1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 225 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
