1987 Porsche 911 vs. 1982 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 671 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 911 | 1982 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | 911 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3587 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 763 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2400 mm |
