Corvette Stingray vs Porsche 718

How does the Corvette Stingray stack up against the Porsche 718? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Corvette StingrayCorvette Stingray
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Porsche 718Porsche 718
SpecCorvette StingrayPorsche 718
Horsepower (max)495 hp493 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.9 s3.2 s
Top speed312 km/h315 km/h
Variants24
Body styleMid-engine sports coupe + convertibleSports car & roadster
GenerationC8 Stingray982
Production2020 – present2016 – present
Length4,630 mm4,379 mm
Width1,934 mm1,801 mm
Height1,234 mm1,295 mm
Wheelbase2,723 mm2,475 mm

Corvette Stingray vs Porsche 718: common questions

Is the Corvette Stingray or Porsche 718 faster?
The Corvette Stingray is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.8s versus the Porsche 718's 3s (0-100 km/h in 2.9s vs 3.2s).
Which has more horsepower, the Corvette Stingray or the Porsche 718?
The Corvette Stingray makes more power: 495 hp (369 kW) versus 493 hp (368 kW) for the Porsche 718.
Is the Corvette Stingray or Porsche 718 faster on top speed?
The Porsche 718 has the higher top speed at 196 mph (315 km/h), versus 194 mph (312 km/h) for the Corvette Stingray.
What is the main difference between the Corvette Stingray and the Porsche 718?
The Corvette Stingray is a mid-engine sports coupe + convertible, while the Porsche 718 is a sports car & roadster. That difference in body style drives most of the others.