2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,160 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. (424 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6160 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 424 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
