Porsche 911 vs Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Chevrolet Corvette
- Length174.5 in – 174.7 in
- Height51.0 in – 51.8 in
- Wheelbase92.5 in – 92.6 in
- Curb weight2,910 lb – 3,395 lb
- Width69.5 in – 72.1 in
- Chevrolet Corvette width73.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche 911 is 5.1 in shorter (174.6 in vs 179.7 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.8 in narrower (70.8 in vs 73.6 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 3.6 in taller (51.4 in vs 47.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 12.0 in longer wheelbase (92.5 in vs 104.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Corvette is 13 lb heavier (3,153 lb vs 3,165 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 12.0 in longer wheelbase (92.5 in vs 104.5 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 3.6 in taller (51.4 in vs 47.8 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.8 in narrower (70.8 in vs 73.6 in)
- Length: Porsche 911 is 5.1 in shorter (174.6 in vs 179.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Corvette is 13 lb heavier (3,153 lb vs 3,165 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette
- 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 | Porsche 911 | Chevrolet Corvette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 179.7 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 73.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 51.4 in | 47.8 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 92.5 in | 104.5 in | 12.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,153 lb | 3,165 lb | 13 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.5 in – 174.7 in).
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