1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2002 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Cayenne (334 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 722 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Cayenne. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 334 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
