2013 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Corvette and 2013 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (325 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 142 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | Cayman |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1236 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2415 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.9 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |