1990 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 105 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (637 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Porsche 911 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
Model | 911 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3589 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 505 HP |
Torque | 946 Nm | 637 Nm |
Top Speed | 350 km/hour | 319 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1440 kg |