2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Porsche 3400
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche 3400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche 3400 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP) has 88 more horse power than 2000 Porsche 3400. (310 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche 3400.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche 3400. (359 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche 3400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Porsche 3400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 3400 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 310 HP |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
