2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Porsche 993
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 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 159 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 (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 993 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6198 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
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 | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |