1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (377 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 911 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.7:1 |
Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 89 L |