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. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (250 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster 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 (447 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (309 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
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 Size | 5733 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 250 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 309 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |