2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 928. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (430 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 928 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
