2021 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2021 Porsche 718

2021 Chevrolet Corvette

2021 Porsche 718

Select style

2-Door Stingray Conv w/1LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Conv w/1LT	15	27	$62,951	$67,400
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Conv w/2LT	15	27	$69,302	$74,200
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Conv w/3LT	15	27	$73,645	$78,850
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Coupe w/1LT	15	27	$55,946	$59,900
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Coupe w/2LT	15	27	$62,764	$67,200
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Coupe w/3LT	15	27	$67,107	$71,850

Select style

25 Years Roadster

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
718 Boxster 25 Years Roadster	N/A	N/A	N/A	$98,600
718 Boxster GTS 4.0 Roadster	17	24	N/A	$88,900
718 Boxster Roadster	N/A	N/A	N/A	$62,000
718 Boxster S Roadster	19	24	N/A	$74,000
718 Boxster T Roadster	20	26	N/A	$71,000
718 Cayman Coupe	20	26	N/A	$59,900
718 Cayman GT4 Coupe	17	23	N/A	$100,200
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 Coupe	17	24	N/A	$86,800
718 Cayman S Coupe	19	24	N/A	$71,900
718 Cayman T Coupe	20	26	N/A	$68,900

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$62,951

Coming Soon

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$67,400

$98,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1123 / month

$1643 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

Read Our Full Review

7.0

Read Our Full Review

TCC’s Bottom Line

Dollar for dollar, the $59,995 2021 Chevrolet Corvette is the best performance value around.

The Porsche 718 is a joy to drive in any form and additional performance equipment makes it a track star.

TCC Likes

Peerless price/performance ratio
0-60 mph in 2.9s
Cutting-edge design

A masterpiece of handling
Quick in any form
Slick transmissions

TCC Dislikes

Poor side and rear vision
Hardly fits two thin golf bags
Spoiler junks up the rear

High cost of entry
Turbo-4s don’t sound like Porsches
Impractical

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

Coming Soon

Highway

27 mpg

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seater

Two Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Front Head Room (in)

37.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.9

60.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

4.4

Length, Overall (in)

182.3

172.9

Height, Overall (in)

48.6

50.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

107.2

97.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.1

70.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.6

4.4

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.18

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3 x 1.02

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

16.9

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.1

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

305/30ZR20

P265/35ZR20

Rear Tire Order Code

XFN

Front Tire Size

245/35ZR19

P235/35ZR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

XFN

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3467

3156

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x 11

20 X 10.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 8.5

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V8

Premium Unleaded H-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

465 @ 5150

309 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

LT2

Displacement

6.2L/- TBD -

4.0 L/244

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

490 @ 6450

394 @ 7000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

- TBD -

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

- TBD -

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

- TBD -

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Order Code

M1L

480

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.9

3.89

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.13

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.31

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.41

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

0.95

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.95

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Corvette

Porsche 718 Boxster

Body Style

Convertible

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

Short/Long Arm

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Short/Long Arm

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.4

- TBD -

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

From dealers near you

Go!

Compare 2021 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2021 Porsche 718

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

Add a Vehicle to Compare