2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 930 weights approximately 39 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 930. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 930 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |