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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32VvsPorsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6)

ZR1 6.2i V8 32V

638 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2009-2013
VS

Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008

GT2 RS 3.6

620 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph
  • Most powerful
    638 hp
    476 kW
  • Highest torque
    819 Nm
    604 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    634 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32VPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
Power
638hp476kW
620hp462kW
Torque
819Nm604lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,521kg3,353lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight-
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
To 99% top speed
47.8s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
45.9s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.5s
0-200 km/h
9.1s
Calculated
9.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
11.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
419hp/t313kW/t190hp/1000 lb
Calculated
453hp/t337kW/t205hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
538Nm/t360lb-ft/ton
Calculated
511Nm/t342lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
756km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,475mm176in
4,469mm176in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,237mm49in
1,285mm51in
Wheelbase
2,685mm106in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,613mm64in
-
Rear track
1,588mm63in
-
Trunk volume
634L
-
Max trunk volume-
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
68L
90L
CO2 emissions-
284g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32VPorsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V6,500 rpm3,800 rpm6,750 rpm
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.62,250-5,500 rpm-5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32VPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.1 s
9.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
38.1 s
36.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
221 km/h
137 mph
222 km/h
138 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V has 18 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6 and Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V
819 Nm
604 lb-ft
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V
1,521 kg
3,353 lb
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
1,370 kg
3,020 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V
330 km/h
205 mph
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
330 km/h
205 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V
419 hp/t
313 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
453 hp/t
337 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V
638 hp
476 kW
3.4 s
330 km/h
205 mph
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
620 hp
462 kW
3.5 s
330 km/h
205 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V
Power
638 hp
476 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
634 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,475 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,237 mm
48.7 in
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
Power
620 hp
462 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,469 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32VPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT2 RS 3.6
Power
638 hp
476 kW
620 hp
462 kW
Torque
819 Nm
604 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.5 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Lightness
1,521 kg
3,353 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
634 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,475 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,237 mm
48.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,469 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Range score
-
756 km
470 mi
CO2 score
-
284 g/km
Trunk score
634 L
22.4 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
419 hp/t
313 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
453 hp/t
337 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT2 RS 3.6
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 119 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 529 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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