1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 88 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
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 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (450 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 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 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 911 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 316 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 450 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1467 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |