1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 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. 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 243 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 944 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2390 mm |
