1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher.
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 (949 Nm) has 724 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 944 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 162 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |