1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 993 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 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 128 kg more than 1994 Porsche 993. 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 (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 993 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |
