2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 51 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 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 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 968 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 92 L |
