1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Cayenne. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 785 kg more than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2010 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayenne. (370 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
