2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 475 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 (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 928 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
