2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 928. (346 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 120 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 928 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 5396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 86 L |
