Chevrolet Corvette vs Porsche 911 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Porsche 911
- Length179.7 in
- Height47.7 in – 47.8 in
- Wheelbase104.5 in
- Curb weight3,116 lb – 3,214 lb
- Width73.6 in
- Porsche 911 width69.7 in – 72.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche 911 is 4.9 in shorter (179.7 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.8 in narrower (73.6 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 3.3 in taller (47.8 in vs 51.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 11.9 in longer wheelbase (104.5 in vs 92.6 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Corvette is 13 lb heavier (3,165 lb vs 3,153 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 3.3 in taller (47.8 in vs 51.0 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.8 in narrower (73.6 in vs 70.8 in)
- Length: Porsche 911 is 4.9 in shorter (179.7 in vs 174.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Corvette is 13 lb heavier (3,165 lb vs 3,153 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Porsche 911
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche 911 — Based on length × width (Porsche 911)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Porsche 911 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 174.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 70.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 47.8 in | 51.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.5 in | 92.6 in | 11.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,165 lb | 3,153 lb | 13 lb |
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