1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Porsche 928

To start off, both 1991 Chevrolet Corvette and 1991 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 639 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 928. (500 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 928.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Chevrolet Corvette 1991 Porsche 928
Make Chevrolet Porsche
Model Corvette 928
Year Released 1991 1991
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 345 HP
Torque 1139 Nm 500 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.4:1
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 1600 kg
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2510 mm


 

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