1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 1993 Porsche 965 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 112 kg more than 1993 Porsche 965.
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 609 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 965. (530 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 965.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 965 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
Torque | 1139 Nm | 530 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1476 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |