2002 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1983 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 547 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 490 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | 1983 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | Carrera GT | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
