1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 420 kg more than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | Panamera |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2918 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |