Chevrolet Corvette vs Porsche 911: C8 against 992
Updated Report an error By Felix Hartmann
Chevrolet · 2020–present
Corvette C8
- Power
- 365 kW496 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- 1,654 kg
Porsche · 2019–present
911 992
- Power
- 353 kW480 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 3.5 s
- Top speed
- 308 km/h
- Kerb mass
- -
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Corvette C8 0 911 992 2
- City 911 992 Length: 4,519 mm vs 4,630 mm; Width: 1,852 mm vs 1,933 mm
- Off-road 911 992 Drive and body: All-wheel drive · Coupe vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe
Verdict Opinion
The Corvette is the stronger offer if raw performance is the measure. It has a large V8, more torque than any 911 below the Turbo and a long wheelbase. In the Z06 it also has one of the most exotic naturally aspirated engines on sale. Motor Trend named the C8 its 2020 Car of the Year.
The 911 wins on breadth and compactness. It is shorter and lighter and still offers a manual gearbox. The range runs from the 290 kW Carrera through the hybrid GTS to the GT3 and the 523 kW Turbo S, with Targa, cabriolet and all-wheel-drive versions in between.
- Felix Hartmann
The Corvette C8 and the Porsche 911 of the 992 generation arrive at the same goal, a sports car for daily use, from opposite ends. Chevrolet moved the engine behind the driver for the first time. The C8, revealed on 18 July 2019 at the Kennedy Space Center, is the first rear mid-engine Corvette. Production started at Bowling Green, Kentucky, on 3 February 2020. Porsche kept the formula it has refined since 1963. The 992 was shown on 27 November 2018 in Los Angeles, and its 992.2 update was launched on 28 May 2024.
In short: the Chevrolet Corvette gives more cylinders, more torque and a longer wheelbase. The Porsche 911 is shorter, lighter in its base form and offers a far wider spread of versions, including manual gearboxes. The figures below come from the Corvette C8 and Porsche 911 pages of our catalogue.
Chevrolet Corvette vs Porsche 911: what separates them
Mid-engine V8 against rear-engine flat-six
The Stingray's 6.2-litre LT2 V8 delivers 365 kW (497 PS) and 630 Nm in US form; the European version is rated at 354 kW. The 992.2 Carrera S uses a 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six with 353 kW (480 PS) and 530 Nm, and the entry Carrera has 290 kW (394 PS) and 450 Nm. So the Stingray, priced as the Corvette's starting point, already matches the 911's second rung on power and beats it by 100 Nm on torque.
Size and weight
The Corvette is the bigger car: 4,630 mm long on a 2,723 mm wheelbase, against 4,519–4,535 mm and 2,450 mm for the 911. Its 273 mm longer wheelbase is a direct result of the engine sitting ahead of the rear axle. Chevrolet lists the Stingray at 1,654 kg; the 992.2 Carrera weighs 1,516 kg.
Acceleration
Chevrolet Europe quotes 3.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h for the Stingray and a top track speed of 296 km/h. Porsche's 992.2 Carrera S needs the same 3.5 seconds, or 3.3 with the Sport Chrono package.
Gearboxes
Every C8 uses a Tremec eight-speed dual-clutch transmission; there is no manual. Porsche fits an eight-speed PDK to most versions but still sells a seven-speed manual, first offered on the GTS, and a six-speed manual for the GT3.
Hybrids
Both brands have electrified their sports car without making it a plug-in. The Corvette E-Ray adds an electric front axle and became the first all-wheel-drive Corvette, with 488 kW (664 PS) combined; Chevrolet Europe quotes 473 kW and 2.9 seconds to 100 km/h. The 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid is the first series-production hybrid 911. It pairs a 3.6-litre flat-six with an electric motor for a system output of 398 kW (541 PS) and reaches 100 km/h in 3.0 seconds.
Track models: Z06 against GT3
The Z06 has a 5.5-litre naturally aspirated LT6 V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft, 500 kW (679 PS) and 624 Nm. The 911 GT3 relies on a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six with 375 kW (510 PS). At the very top, the ZR1's twin-turbo 5.5-litre V8 makes 793 kW and 1,123 Nm, and the ZR1X hybrid 932 kW, the most powerful Corvette built. The 992.2 Turbo S T-Hybrid offers 523 kW, 800 Nm and 2.5 seconds to 100 km/h, and lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7:03.92.
Running costs on paper
Chevrolet Europe lists combined consumption of 12.3 l/100 km and 281 g/km of CO2 for the Stingray, rising to 15.9 l/100 km for the Z06. Chevrolet Europe quotes 357 litres of cargo volume for the two-seat Stingray.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Corvette C8 | 911 992 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | S · 760 | S · 865 |
| Power | 75 | 100 |
| Grip | 65 | 67 |
| Handling | 72 | 84 |
| Top speed | 90 | 80 |
| Launch | 67 | 81 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 911 992Carrera S (992.2) · petrol · 353 kW (480 PS) 10.26 sat 268 km/h
- 2 Corvette C8Corvette C8 · Stingray LT2 6.2 V8 · petrol · 365 kW (496 PS) 12.40 sat 199 km/h · +2.14 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Corvette C8 | 911 992 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,630 mm182.3 in | 4,519 mm177.9 in † −111 mm −4.4 in −2.4% |
| Width | 1,933 mm76.1 in | 1,852 mm72.9 in † −81 mm −3.2 in −4.2% |
| Height | 1,234 mm48.6 in | 1,289 mm50.7 in † +55 mm +2.2 in +4.5% |
| Wheelbase | 2,723 mm107.2 in | 2,450 mm96.5 in −273 mm −10.7 in −10.0% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too wide | Tight |
Difference vs Corvette C8 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Chevrolet Corvette | Porsche 911 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Corvette C8 · Stingray LT2 6.2 V8 · petrol · 365 kW (496 PS) | Carrera S (992.2) · petrol · 353 kW (480 PS) |
| Production years | 2020–present | 2019–present |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | Sports car |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 365 kW (496 PS) 489 hp Better | 353 kW (480 PS) 473 hp |
| Power, all versions | 110–932 kW (150–1,267 PS) 148–1,250 hp | 96–523 kW (131–711 PS) 129–701 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 630 Nm 465 lb-ft Better | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | No data | 3.5 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 308 km/h 191 mph |
| Power per tonne | 221 kW/t 268 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 6,200 cc · 8 cyl 6.2 l | No data |
| Engine code | LT2 | No data |
| Gearbox | 8-speed dual-clutch | No data |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm 182.3 in | 4,519 mm 177.9 in † |
| Width | 1,933 mm 76.1 in | 1,852 mm 72.9 in † |
| Height | 1,234 mm 48.6 in | 1,289 mm 50.7 in † |
| Wheelbase | 2,723 mm 107.2 in | 2,450 mm 96.5 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,654 kg 3,646 lb | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 12.8 l/100 km 18.4 mpg US | No data |
| CO₂ | 293 g/km | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €3,360/year estimated | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Body, Class, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol. † from another version of this generation.
In plain words
Chevrolet Corvette has more power: 365 kW (496 PS) against 353 kW (480 PS) for Porsche 911. Chevrolet Corvette is 111 mm longer than Porsche 911 (4,630 mm vs 4,519 mm). Chevrolet Corvette is the older design (from 1953); Porsche 911 arrived in 1964. On the catalog figures, the Porsche 911 is the pick for city and off-road. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Chevrolet Corvette yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Which one to choose
Choose the Chevrolet Corvette if you want a mid-engine V8 with 630 Nm from the base model or an all-wheel-drive hybrid in the E-Ray. The flat-plane-crank Z06 also offers more power than the naturally aspirated 911 GT3.
Choose the Porsche 911 if you value a smaller, lighter car, a manual gearbox, the widest choice of body styles and drive layouts, or the proven Turbo S as an everyday supercar.
The 911 also meets Japan's fastest coupé in our Nissan GT-R vs Porsche 911 comparison, and the Corvette faces an American V10 in Corvette vs Dodge Viper.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Corvette C8 faster than the Porsche 911?
The base cars are level: Chevrolet Europe and Porsche both quote 3.5 seconds to 100 km/h for the Stingray and the 992.2 Carrera S. At the top, the 911 Turbo S T-Hybrid needs 2.5 seconds, while the Corvette ZR1X has 932 kW and Chevrolet claims under 2 seconds to 60 mph.
Which has more power, the Stingray or the Carrera S?
The Stingray: 365 kW (497 PS) and 630 Nm in US form, 354 kW in Europe, against 353 kW (480 PS) and 530 Nm for the 992.2 Carrera S.
Can you get a manual gearbox?
Only in the 911. The C8 Corvette is sold exclusively with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission; Porsche offers a seven-speed manual on selected versions and a six-speed manual on the GT3.
Which is bigger?
The Corvette. It is 4,630 mm long on a 2,723 mm wheelbase; the 911 is 4,519–4,535 mm long on a 2,450 mm wheelbase.
Are there hybrid versions of both?
Yes. The Corvette E-Ray has an electric front axle and 488 kW combined; the 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid uses a 3.6-litre flat-six with an electric motor. Neither is a plug-in hybrid.