1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 178 kg more than 1981 Porsche 911.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 911. (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 911 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |