2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 75 kg more than 2012 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 911 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1295 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2451 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |