Chevrolet Corvette vs Porsche 911 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Porsche 911
- Length174.6 in
- Height49.0 in – 49.2 in
- Wheelbase105.8 in
- Curb weight3,179 lb – 3,199 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Porsche 911 width69.7 in – 72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.5 in shorter (174.6 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 1.7 in narrower (72.6 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 1.8 in taller (49.1 in vs 50.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 13.2 in longer wheelbase (105.8 in vs 92.6 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 162 lb heavier (3,189 lb vs 3,351 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 13.2 in longer wheelbase (105.8 in vs 92.6 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 162 lb heavier (3,189 lb vs 3,351 lb)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 1.8 in taller (49.1 in vs 50.9 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 1.7 in narrower (72.6 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.5 in shorter (174.6 in vs 175.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Porsche 911
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche 911 — Based on length × width (Porsche 911)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Porsche 911 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 175.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 70.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 49.1 in | 50.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.8 in | 92.6 in | 13.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,189 lb | 3,351 lb | 162 lb |
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