1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 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), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 123 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 968. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 968 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 | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 968 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 92 L |