1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Porsche 930
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 288 kg more than 1982 Porsche 930.
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, 1982 Porsche 930 (440 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. (332 Nm). This means 1982 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 930 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 332 Nm | 440 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |