Track Test: 2014 Corvette Stingray VS 2014 Porsche Cayman S

In the final installment of the “Corvette versus the World” Edmunds track test battles, the C7 Corvette meets the 2014 Porsche Cayman S. Despite a 135-horsepower deficit to the Corvette, the Porsche proves itself a worthy adversary in straight-line performance.

Let’s run through the figures: 0-60 in 4.4 seconds for the Porsche; 4.1 seconds for the Corvette. The Cayman S completed the 1/4 mile in 12.8 seconds at 108.8 mph; the Corvette did it in 12.4 seconds at 113.7 mph.

In braking and handling tests, the cars were still very close. The Porsche stopped from 60 mph in 101 feet; the ‘Vette stopped two feet shorter, and also beat the Cayman S in the slalom by 1.2 mph (73.5 versus 72.3). The Cayman S pulls 1.0g through the skid pad; the Corvette pulls 1.05g.

Which car felt better in the handling tests? The Porsche, as you probably imagined.

Starting price for the C7 Corvette: $54,795. Starting price for the Cayman S: $63,800. As tested, the Corvette cost $69,375, and the Cayman S went up an income bracket to $87,485. Optioning both cars to 72 grand, which one would you rather have? That’s an easy question when it comes to Corvette versus 911, but what about Corvette versus Cayman S?

via [Edmunds]