1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
Dimensions Comparison

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Here’s how the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe and the 2009 Porsche Cayman compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe measures 4704 mm (185.20 in), making it 357 mm (14.06 in) (7.6 %) longer than the 2009 Porsche Cayman at 4347 mm (171.14 in). Looking at width, the 2009 Porsche Cayman stretches to 1801 mm (70.91 in), making it 48 mm (1.89 in) (2.7 %) wider than the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe at 1753 mm (69.02 in). As for height, the 2009 Porsche Cayman reaches 1306 mm (51.42 in), which is 87 mm (3.43 in) (6.7 %) taller than the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe at 1219 mm (47.99 in).

Overall, the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is longer than the 2009 Porsche Cayman, while the 2009 Porsche Cayman is wider and taller than the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe.

Length
4704 mm185.2 in
4347 mm171.1 in
Width
1753 mm69.0 in
1801 mm70.9 in
Height
1219 mm48.0 in
1306 mm51.4 in

1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Side View Left
4704 mm185.2 in 🟒 +357 mm+14.1 in (+8.2%)
2009 Porsche Cayman Side View Left
4347 mm171.1 in πŸ”΄ -357 mm-14.1 in (-7.6%)
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Front View
1753 mm69.0 in πŸ”΄ -48 mm-1.9 in (-2.7%)
2009 Porsche Cayman Front View
1801 mm70.9 in 🟒 +48 mm+1.9 in (+2.7%)
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Front View
1219 mm48.0 in πŸ”΄ -87 mm-3.4 in (-6.7%)
2009 Porsche Cayman Rear View
1306 mm51.4 in 🟒 +87 mm+3.4 in (+7.1%)
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
2009 Porsche Cayman

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

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Coupe

Model Year:

1978
2009

Production:

n/a
2009-2012 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4704 mm185.2 in
🟒 +357 mm+14.1 in (+8.2%)
4347 mm171.1 in
πŸ”΄ -357 mm-14.1 in (-7.6%)

Width:

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

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
1978 mm77.9 in

Height:

1219 mm48.0 in
πŸ”΄ -87 mm-3.4 in (-6.7%) - πŸ”΄ -66 mm-2.6 in (-5.1%)
1285-1306 mm50.6-51.4 in
🟒 +66 mm+2.6 in (+5.4%) - 🟒 +87 mm+3.4 in (+7.1%)

Ground Clearance:

109 mm4.3 in
πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-16.2%) - 🟒 +6 mm+0.2 in (+5.8%)
103-130 mm4.1-5.1 in
πŸ”΄ -6 mm-0.2 in (-5.5%) - 🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+19.3%)

Trunk Capacity:

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260 liter9.2 cu ft

Trunk Capacity (Max):

238 liter8.4 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1596 kg3519 lbs
🟒 +221 kg+487 lbs (+16.1%) - 🟒 +301 kg+664 lbs (+23.2%)
1295-1375 kg2855-3031 lbs
πŸ”΄ -301 kg-664 lbs (-18.9%) - πŸ”΄ -221 kg-487 lbs (-13.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

-
1620-1675 kg3571-3693 lbs

Roof Load:

-
60 kg132 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 8J x 15
18-inch rims:
  • 9 J x 18
  • 8 J x 18
17-inch rims:
  • 8.5 J x 17
  • 7 J x 17
19-inch rims:
  • 10 J x 19
  • 8.5 J x 19

Tire Size:

  • 225/70 R15 (W:225 | H:70 | D:15)
  • 205/55 ZR 17 (W:205 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 235/35 ZR 19 (W:235 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 235/40 ZR 18 (W:235 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 235/50 ZR 17 (W:235 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 265/35 ZR 19 (W:265 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 265/40 ZR 18 (W:265 | H:40 | D:18)

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