2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 10 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, both vehicles can yield 395 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 330 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 283 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |
