1984 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 924. (174 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 259 kg more than 1980 Porsche 924. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 924. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 924 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |