Performance Car Showdown: Porsche 911 Turbo vs Chevy Corvette Z06

Performance Car Showdown: Porsche 911 Turbo vs Chevy Corvette Z06

Supercars Have a Long, Rich History Here in America, But the Germans Have a History of Their Own to Be Proud Of—Here We'll Compare Two Performance-Driving Legends: the 2019 Chevy Corvette Z06 vs. 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo

If you're a car buff, you probably already know about the automotive-arms race that happened at the beginning of the previous century (and is by all accounts still happening)—a race between American and European automobile manufacturers for dominance not just on the road, but on the track, too. That's where the supercars come into focus.

Most folks, American or not, are familiar with the Chevrolet Corvette, and you've probably seen a handful of these good-looking super sports cars on the highways connecting Houston and Pasadena, TX more than a few times. Another performance-driving staple of the roadway? The German-engineered Porsche 911. Sleek, speedy, and designed to turn heads, the Porsche 911 and the Chevy Corvette have been longtime rivals from the beginning. Not only did they each pop onto the scene around the same time with similar production trajectories, they feature similar performance styles, and performance-oriented drivers tend to gravitate to one or the other.

Having trouble making up your mind between the two? We've compiled a little head-to-head comparison here so folks from PEARLAND and the greater Houston area can compare these two powerhouses without having to put both under one roof—after all, that's a lot of horses to fit in one building, even here in Texas.

Comparing the 2019 Chevy Corvette Z06 to the 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo

For however alike these two are, between big names come big differences, and the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and the 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo have plenty to disagree about:

Power & Performance

These are performance vehicles and that's what they do: perform. And their on-road feats and the kind of things automotive writers, fans, and even folks who don't really care about cars get excited about—but where does all this potent power come from?

  • The 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo features a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged boxer-six engine rated at 540 horsepower and 486 pound-feet of torque.
  • For its part, the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 answers with a 6.2-liter gasoline powered V8 engine, leveling 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. And that's quite an answer.
  • With such a notable difference in power, you might be wont to mix up these respective price tags, but make no mistake—not only is the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 more powerful than the 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo, it's also significantly less expensive…by nearly half the price of the 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo.

Interior & Exterior Style

  • The 2019 Chevy Corvette Z06 is available as a coupe or a convertible, featuring a manual configuration as well as an automatic configuration.
  • The 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo follows a similar formula, available as a coupe or a convertible, but with a standard 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung transmission. All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard on the Porsche.

Moving past configurations, however, drivers will notice quite a few differences between these speed freaks:

  • Inside, the cockpit of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is contoured and wrapped in leather with available microfiber inserts for style.
  • The 2019 Porsche 911 Turbo's interior is also well-constructed, but its focus is more on sophistication and elegance than on performance and driver-experience.
  • Both feature special steering wheels with mounted controls, but the 2019 Corvette's is a flat-bottomed wheel, really driving home its performance cred.

Technology

While these two supercars are built to perform, there's still a little room for luxury, tech, and of course, safety!

  • While onboard tech isn't usually make-or-break, it's good to know that the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 won't let you down: it features a standard infotainment system with USB ports, Bluetooth®, and standard support for Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™.
  • While the 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo also supports Apple CarPlay™, Android™ users will find themselves left out.
  • If you're an audiophile, you might be tempted by the Porsche's standard BOSE® Surround Sound System, but then you'll remember that a BOSE® Surround Sound System is available in the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette, and since the Corvette costs less than half of what the Porsche will run you, you can opt for that available BOSE® system and still come out thousands ahead of a Porsche 911 Turbo.

Price

We put price last because, while it isn't the most important factor in a purchase like this, it really puts the important factors into context—factors like performance, power, and on-road scruples.

For example:

  • It's easy to note that the 2019 Chevy Corvette Z06 is the more powerful vehicle among these two, but when you consider the fact that the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is just about half the price of the 2019 Porsche 911 Turbo, it really drives home the value of the Corvette.
  • The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 starts with an MSRP of $80,590, while the 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo starts with an MSRP of $161,800.

This juxtaposition of price tags forces you to ask if you're paying thousands upon thousands extra just for a premium German name on the badge. (Spoiler: you just might be).

See For Yourself Why the Chevy Corvette Z06 is the Best Option for Houston Area Drivers

Visit us in PEARLAND, TX today, just minutes outside of Houston, and we'd be happy to get you behind the wheel for a test drive of one of our beautiful and powerful Corvette models!

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