1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 540 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 914 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |
