1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 220 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 930. (440 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 930 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 440 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |