2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 993. (283 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 993 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
