1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 379 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 911 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
