1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Porsche 936
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 936 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 855 kg more than 1978 Porsche 936.
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. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 936 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 936 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 936 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 573 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 700 kg |
