2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 6,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 930. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 115 kg more than 1977 Porsche 930. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 930. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 930 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6995 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
