2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 928 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) has 267 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 928. (345 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 182 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928. 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) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 928. (500 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 928 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
