1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 612 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 356 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2110 mm |
