2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 944 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 317 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 944. (188 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 944 weights approximately 39 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 944 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6995 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.9:1 |
| 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 | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
