2003 Porsche 911 vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2003 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche 911 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1981 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, 2003 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Porsche 911 | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | 911 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
