Chevrolet Corvette vs Porsche 911 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Porsche 911
- Length179.7 in – 179.9 in
- Height47.7 in – 47.8 in
- Wheelbase104.5 in
- Curb weight3,217 lb – 3,307 lb
- Width73.6 in
- Porsche 911 width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche 911 is 5.3 in shorter (179.8 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 4.1 in narrower (73.6 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 3.8 in taller (47.8 in vs 51.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 11.9 in longer wheelbase (104.5 in vs 92.6 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Corvette is 209 lb heavier (3,262 lb vs 3,054 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 11.9 in longer wheelbase (104.5 in vs 92.6 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 3.8 in taller (47.8 in vs 51.6 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Corvette is 209 lb heavier (3,262 lb vs 3,054 lb)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 4.1 in narrower (73.6 in vs 69.5 in)
- Length: Porsche 911 is 5.3 in shorter (179.8 in vs 174.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Porsche 911
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 4.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche 911 — Based on length × width (Porsche 911)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Porsche 911 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 174.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 69.5 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 47.8 in | 51.6 in | 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.5 in | 92.6 in | 11.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,262 lb | 3,054 lb | 209 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.7 in – 179.9 in).
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