1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 538 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 904 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 155 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 169 Nm |
Top Speed | 324 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |