2013 Chevrolet Corvette vs. Its Competition

2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition

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Apr 13, 2012

For a couple of years, the Corvette sat alone as the fastest production American super/sports car, but for 2013, the SRT Viper is back.

It's an even more extreme vehicle in many ways, though its all-new interior design, improved quality, and ZR1-matching power could put it back in front.

There are no lower-tier models of the Viper, however, leaving the Corvette a solid alternative short of supercar status.

The 2013 Nissan GT-R is likewise considerably more expensive than base Corvettes, but slightly cheaper than the ZR1, with similar performance, but done in a completely different manner.

The 2012 Porsche 911 is every bit as good (and in many ways better) at the day-to-day driving, more nimble in the corners, but slightly less powerful and not as blindingly fast in the straights.

The 2013 Porsche Boxster could offer an attractive alternative to buyers looking at the lower end of the Corvette range, especially if top-down sporty driving and style are priorities.

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8.8 Balanced, comfortable, and very fast (or very, very fast), the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette promises to ring out the C6 generation with grace and aptitude as well as attitude.	8 The 2013 Dodge SRT Viper is undeniably a supercar, fearsome in its aspect and performance, but it still has some rough edges--and might not command the respect an Italian or German marque would.	8.6 At a fraction of the price, the 2013 Nissan GT-R beats some of the top supercars to the punch, although their sensuality is missing.	9.2 The 2013 Porsche Boxster is one of the most fun, stylish, and luxurious roadsters available.	9 The 2012 Porsche 911 is one of the best buys in the sports car market, and quite possibly the most practical, luxurious car at its performance level available.
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$49,600	N/A	$96,820	$49,500	$79,000
Gas Mileage
14 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy		16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy	14 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V8	N/A	Turbocharged Gas V6	Gas Flat-6	Gas Flat 6
EPA Class
Two Seater	N/A	Subcompact Cars	Two-Seater	Mini-Compact
Style Name
2dr Coupe w/1LT	N/A	2dr Coupe Premium	2dr Roadster	2dr Coupe Carrera (997) Ltd Avail
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	N/A	All Wheel Drive	Rear-Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
2	N/A	4	2	4
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Coupe	N/A	Coupe	Convertible	Coupe
Transmission
Manual	N/A	Automatic w/Manual Shift	Manual	Manual