2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 911. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 688 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (540 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
