2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche GT2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche GT2 would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Porsche GT2. (456 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche GT2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 362 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche GT2. (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche GT2.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Porsche GT2 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | GT2 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6996 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 456 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 644 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |