Chevrolet Corvette C5 vs Porsche 911 Carrera
| Category | Corvette C5 | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.7 l V8 | 3.4 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 344 / 339 | 300 / 296 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 483 / 356 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1500 / 3307 | 1378 / 3038 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 229 / 226 | 218 / 215 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Corvette C5 | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.8 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.9 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.3 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.9 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.3 s | 9.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.5 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.0 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.5 s | 17.9 s |
| 1000 m | 24.1 s | 23.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.1 s | 4.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.0 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.1 s | 10.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.2 s @ 109.3 mph | 13.0 s |
| 1 mile | 32.9 s @ 150.4 mph | 33.0 s @ 150.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | Corvette C5 | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 282 kph (175 mph) |
| 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 15.7 s | 16.5 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 60.5 kph (37.6 mph) | 66.1 kph (41.1 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 110.3 kph (68.5 mph) | 127.2 kph (79.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) | 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 32 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.93 g (9 m/s²) | 0.93 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (120 ft) | 36 m (119 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 35 m (116 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Corvette C5 | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 94 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Carrera is the fastest by a small margin.
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