2006 Porsche Cayman vs. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Dimensions Comparison

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2006 Porsche Cayman (987c)Change Car
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1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2006 Porsche Cayman and the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe comes in at 4704 mm (185.20 in), giving it a 363 mm (14.29 in) (7.7 %) advantage over the 2006 Porsche Cayman at 4341 mm (170.91 in). Looking at width, the 2006 Porsche Cayman spans 1801 mm (70.91 in), which is 48 mm (1.89 in) (2.7 %) broader than the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe at 1753 mm (69.02 in). As for height, the 2006 Porsche Cayman stands at 1305 mm (51.38 in), giving it an extra 86 mm (3.39 in) (6.6 %) compared to the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe at 1219 mm (47.99 in).

Overall, the 2006 Porsche Cayman is wider and taller than the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, while the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is longer than the 2006 Porsche Cayman.

Length
4341 mm170.9 in
4704 mm185.2 in
Width
1801 mm70.9 in
1753 mm69.0 in
Height
1305 mm51.4 in
1219 mm48.0 in

2006 Porsche Cayman Side View Left
4341 mm170.9 in πŸ”΄ -363 mm-14.3 in (-7.7%)
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Side View Left
4704 mm185.2 in 🟒 +363 mm+14.3 in (+8.4%)
2006 Porsche Cayman Rear View
1801 mm70.9 in 🟒 +48 mm+1.9 in (+2.7%)
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Front View
1753 mm69.0 in πŸ”΄ -48 mm-1.9 in (-2.7%)
2006 Porsche Cayman Rear View
1305 mm51.4 in 🟒 +86 mm+3.4 in (+7.1%)
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Front View
1219 mm48.0 in πŸ”΄ -86 mm-3.4 in (-6.6%)
2006 Porsche Cayman
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Coupe

Model Year:

2006
1978

Production:

2005-2009 Discontinued Model
n/a

Dimensions

Length:

4341 mm170.9 in
πŸ”΄ -363 mm-14.3 in (-7.7%)
4704 mm185.2 in
🟒 +363 mm+14.3 in (+8.4%)

Width:

1801 mm70.9 in
🟒 +48 mm+1.9 in (+2.7%)
1753 mm69.0 in
πŸ”΄ -48 mm-1.9 in (-2.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
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Width (Opened Mirrors):

1978 mm77.9 in
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Height:

1305 mm51.4 in
🟒 +86 mm+3.4 in (+7.1%)
1219 mm48.0 in
πŸ”΄ -86 mm-3.4 in (-6.6%)

Ground Clearance:

121 mm4.8 in
🟒 +12 mm+0.5 in (+11.0%)
109 mm4.3 in
πŸ”΄ -12 mm-0.5 in (-9.9%)

Trunk Capacity:

260 liter9.2 cu ft
-

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
238 liter8.4 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1300-1390 kg2866-3064 lbs
πŸ”΄ -296 kg-653 lbs (-18.5%) - πŸ”΄ -206 kg-454 lbs (-12.9%)
1596 kg3519 lbs
🟒 +206 kg+454 lbs (+14.8%) - 🟒 +296 kg+653 lbs (+22.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1620-1670 kg3571-3682 lbs
-

Roof Load:

60 kg132 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

18-inch rims:
  • 9 J x 18
  • 8 J x 18
17-inch rims:
  • 8 J x 17
  • 6.5 J x 17
15-inch rims:
  • 8J x 15

Tire Size:

  • 205/55 ZR 17 (W:205 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 235/40 ZR 18 (W:235 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 235/50 ZR 17 (W:235 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 265/40 ZR 18 (W:265 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/70 R15 (W:225 | H:70 | D:15)

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