2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 125 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4468 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 67 L |
