1988 Porsche 928 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 928. (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 928 | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
Model | 928 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |