2010 Porsche 911 vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (339 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 15 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911. 2002 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. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche 911 | 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | 911 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
