1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 175 kg more than 1993 Porsche 968. 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 968 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
