1986 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 263 kg more than 1991 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Corvette | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1260 mm |
