2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (377 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 57 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | 911 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1455 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 68 L |
