1988 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 911. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 210 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 911 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | 911 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
