2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1997 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 335 kg more than 1997 Porsche 993. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 993 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5969 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2280 mm |
