1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 388 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | Panamera |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2114 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2920 mm |