1996 Porsche 911 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corsica
To start off, both 1996 Porsche 911 and 1996 Chevrolet Corsica were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Corsica. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Corsica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corsica weights approximately 88 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
Because 1996 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corsica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corsica. (176 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corsica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 911 | 1996 Chevrolet Corsica | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | 911 | Corsica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2630 mm |
