2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 965. (317 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 117 kg more than 1991 Porsche 965. 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 (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 965. (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 965.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 965 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
