2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 63 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | Cayman |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |