1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Porsche 911

To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 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 579 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 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 2005 Porsche 911
Make Chevrolet Porsche
Model Corvette 911
Year Released 1992 2005
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 370 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.7:1 11.3:1
Top Speed 351 km/hour 285 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1515 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2360 mm


 

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