2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 968.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 968 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
