2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 996. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 996 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2004 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 996 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 996 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |