1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 944. (188 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 270 kg more than 1986 Porsche 944. 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 944 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
