1986 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1986 Chevrolet Corvette and 1986 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 928 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
