Chevrolet Corvette vs. Porsche 911
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette and Porsche 911 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Corvette and the Porsche 911.
In comparing the Chevrolet Corvette's and the Porsche 911's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage in the area of reliability. The Porsche 911 has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette's and the Porsche 911's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 is a better car than the Chevrolet Corvette.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Corvette loses 27.8 percent of its value and the Porsche 911 loses 19.3 percent of its value. This means the Porsche 911 retains 8.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Corvette.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Corvette is 8.9 out of 10 while the Porsche 911's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Corvette being ranked 2 out of 37 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars and the Porsche 911 being ranked 1 out of 37. Out of 12 Best Hybrid Luxury Sports Cars, the Chevrolet Corvette is ranked 2 and the Porsche 911 is ranked 1.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Corvette is 8.4 out of 10. For the Porsche 911 the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Corvette a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Porsche 911.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Corvette’s base engine makes 495 horsepower, and the Porsche 911 base engine makes 532 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
108600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
112100
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
108600 - 115600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
180986 - 225607
Starting MSRP:
164900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
150675
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
106900 - 207000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
233457
Price Range:
208092 - 259942
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
172109
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
113606 - 246704
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
29813
Depreciation %:
0.2745252
Resale Value $:
78787
Residual Value %:
0.7254748
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
0.31594597
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
0.2745252 - 0.35736673
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
31798
Depreciation %:
0.19283274
Resale Value $:
133102
Residual Value %:
0.8071672599999999
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
0.49455375
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
0.19283274 - 0.50548743
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Corvette
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche 911
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.16068364821227
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
1.7 - 7.2
Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 37Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 37Ranking
2 out of / 37Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
13 out of / 37Ranking
13 out of / 26Ranking
17 out of / 37Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 37Ranking
1 out of / 37Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
15 out of / 37Ranking
22 out of / 26Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
E-Ray, ZR1X
Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera GTS, Targa 4 GTS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
495 hp @ 6450 rpm
Torque:
465 foot-lbs @ 5150 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.126 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
532 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
449 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.150 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
282 / 398 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3943 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
48.6 inches
Length:
184.6 inches
Wheelbase:
107.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3536 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
51 inches
Length:
179.3 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/30ZR20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Riptide Blue Metallic
Green
Roswell Green Metallic
Orange
Sebring Orange Tintcoat
Purple
Hysteria Purple Metallic
Red
Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat / Torch Red
Silver
Blade Silver Metallic
White
Arctic White
Yellow
Competition Yellow Tintcoat Metallic
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Gentian Blue Metallic / Lugano Blue
Green
Shade Green Metallic / Vanadium Grey Metallic
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Carmine Red / Guards Red
Silver
GT Silver Metallic
White
White
Yellow
Cartagena Yellow Metallic
Gray
Chalk / Ice Grey Metallic / Slate Grey Neo
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Sky Cool Gray
Red
Adrenaline Red
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Basalt Black / Black / Black w/ Chalk Stitching / Black/Choice of Color / Carmine Red / Slate Grey Neo
Gray
Dark Night Blue/Chalk / Slate Grey/Chalk / Slate Grey/Choice of Color
Red
Black/Bordeaux Red / Bordeaux Red / Bordeaux Red w/ Chalk Stitching / Bordeaux Red/Choice of Color
Beige
Black/Limestone Beige
Blue
Dark Night Blue / Dark Night Blue w/ Chalk Stitching [Leather] / Graphite Blue/Choice of Color
Brown
Basalt Black/Classic Cognac / Truffle Brown
