1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 845 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 261 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1688 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2895 mm |
