1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 911. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 401 kg more than 1980 Porsche 911. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 911. (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 911. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1980 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1980 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
