2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 965. (317 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 965 weights approximately 52 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 965. (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 965.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 965 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2270 mm |
