1986 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 112 kg more than 1998 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, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 911 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 280 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 | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |