Traditionally you bought a Corvette for speed and a Porsche for handling. The original Porsche's were air-cooled, which placed limits on their size and horsep

Traditionally you bought a Corvette for speed and a Porsche for handling. The original Porsche's were air-cooled, which placed limits on their size and horsepower. OTOH, Porsche were masters at translating that weight savings into superior handling.