Porsche 911 GT3 RS vs. Chevrolet Corvette Z06
When we compare the Porsche 911 GT3 RS's and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS's and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a better car than the Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS vs. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pricing
For a new model, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS's price is between $248,043 and $339,224, with the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 priced between $118,938 and $187,499.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS vs. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS loses 15.2 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 loses 22.7 percent of its value. This means the Porsche 911 GT3 RS retains 7.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS vs. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche 911 is 8.5 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Corvette's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Porsche 911 being ranked 1 out of 40 Best Luxury Sports Cars and the Chevrolet Corvette being ranked 3 out of 40. Out of 21 Best Luxury 2-seater Cars, the Porsche 911 is ranked 1 and the Chevrolet Corvette is ranked 2. The Porsche 911 is also ranked 2 out of 33 Best Luxury Coupes while the Chevrolet Corvette is ranked 5 out of 33.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS vs. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Porsche 911 is 7.8 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Corvette the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Porsche 911 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Corvette.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS’s base engine makes 518 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 base engine makes 670 horsepower. The GT3 RS is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 304 miles. The Z06 is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 389 miles.This gives the Porsche 911 GT3 RS the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$248,043 - $339,224
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
15.2%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$118,938 - $187,499
Used Asking Price:
$159,080 - $226,321
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
22.7%
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 40Ranking
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1 out of / 33Ranking
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1 out of / 21Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 33Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 33Ranking
5 out of / 40Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
10 out of / 40Ranking
11 out of / 15Ranking
15 out of / 33Ranking
17 out of / 40Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
23 out of / 29Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 40Ranking
2 out of / 33Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
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3 out of / 40Ranking
3 out of / 40Ranking
3 out of / 33Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 25Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 33Ranking
5 out of / 25Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 40Ranking
13 out of / 33Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 33Ranking
16 out of / 40Ranking
18 out of / 40Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera S, Carrera T, Dakar, GT3, GT3 Touring, Sport Classic, Turbo, Turbo S
Other Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
Stingray
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
518 hp @ 8500 rpm
Torque:
342 foot-lbs @ 6300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.159 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
670 hp @ 8400 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 6300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.183 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 18 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
237 / 304 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 21 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
222 / 389 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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:
4.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
12.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3268 lbs
Width:
79.8 inches
Height:
52.1 inches
Length:
180 inches
Wheelbase:
96.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
3.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3669 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
48.6 inches
Length:
184.6 inches
Wheelbase:
107.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/35ZR20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/30ZR20
