2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 6,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 993. (395 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 993 weights approximately 239 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1998 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 993. (542 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 993 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6995 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |
