To the original posters' question regarding "real world".... No, and C2S cannot walk a vette.....

Frankly a C2S could not "walk" A mustang GT, a camaro, an S2000, an M3, etc. A Jetta? Sure. Real world (i.e. on the highway, city streets) the performance difference will be affected more my reaction time, driver ability, traffic, etc.

0-60 times are ridiculous and unusable other than for a ****-swinging contest. But I guess a football game would be rather quiet without all of those exciting statistics too.....

 

The LS3 is a monster of a motor. If you do a cam, longtube headers, ported stock intake, and a dyno tune it makes almost 500 rwhp for about $1750. Hard to beat the bang for the buck. For the 0-60 it will be a drivers race in my opinion but the clutch on the Vette can take a beating. I'n not too sure about the 997.2s clutch. My 997.1 clutch seems like it wouldn't like and hard drag strip launches.

 

S2000 . . . come on. These things suck at drag racing and they have less torque then my moms 2011 Sonata . . .

 

I agree with the commenst above. I owned several Corvettes several years ago and even though that was prior to the power they have today, and possibly the quality they have today, the cheap interior, rough ride quality, noise, Chevy poor customer service, and routine issues drove me away from them. They provide a lot of power for the dollar but if it were all about power and quickness, they would sell more of them and there would be fewer people willing to fork over $100k for an alternative. On a side note, they 'graying' of the Corvette driver is another issue. Ok, I'm almost 50 myself and got some great, but everyone I see in a late model Corvette is much older than I am.
I guess what I am saying is the 911 offers performance that is as good as the Corvette on average and you also get the refinement, style, etc. of the Porsche, but it sure comes at a price.

 

If both cars are manuals...why not compare apples to apples...price to price...which would be the Z06...which is still cheaper. Personally, I would choose the PDK over the manual..especially for a DD.

 

Wow that is some write up ... you did a nice job, I'm not sure but it looks like you prefer the Porsche

I've had 4 Corvette's, my most recent being the 06 Coupe. I loved that car and the feel it had. I can't explain it but there is just something about driving a Corvette that is so amazing and addicting. I had that C6 for almost 3 1/2 years which for me is one of the longest I ever kept a car and it went to the dealer once for the extra fluid in the rear differential that you mentioned.

Otherwise it never had another issue ... well it did have the squeaky brakes issue but I was able to fix that myself with a product that costs under $20 from an auto store.

I haven't had my 911 long enough to compare but so far so good.

 

I think you should wait on the Porsche - if that's the way you measure a car; just seems to miss the point of the 911 completely - I don't know, maybe you get one and get that "ah ha" moment.

"there is no way I am going to trade up only to be beat by the car I just sold " - just don't race faster cars, and there are plenty, and you'll be OK...ish.

 

Real World? I stand by my comment. Walk? No.

My first track car was an S2000. It's a great car. Underpowered, yes, but a terrific package.

 

PT has it down pat in his review. Is the C6 a quick car...Yes. Is the C2S a better car in every possible way other than straight line performance...Yes. It does all come down to if you want the finer things or the brute force. To each their own.

 

Yep, you got it right. You will not "walk" a Vette. You simply cannot disparage the Vette for performance. All things considered, if you are interested in 0-60 times, 1/4 mile, et.... get the Vette. For the money, get a Z06 and you will absolutely walk a C2S in the categories mentioned above. Vettes are fast and cheap. In the real world (standard vette) they are comparable in performance, but which one would you rather live with. It's like waking up with a gal you picked up at a bar for a one night stand. She may have been a good time, but you won't wan't to take her home to meet the family.

 

I think that this discussion is all relative. When people start talking about corvettes they immediately state bang for the buck performance. Who's bang? Who's buck? In super car terms people look at Porsche as the bang for the buck super performance car, relatively speaking of course. Why you say? Because Porsche's are now being compared to cars like Lamborghini and Ferrari. Would you trade in your Porsche Turbo for a Ferrari 458 Italia? Basically the same performance, but could you really compare both cars? I would take the Ferrari given the opportunity. The same thing goes for the corvette - Porsche discussion. Given the opportunity I would take the Porsche. It's more then just about the numbers and price.

 

Whether it's a Z06 or a c2S there will always be faster straight line siblings .. the 997.2 Turbo S and Zr1 .

This youtube contest shows the Zr1 Vs a Pdk Turbo (not an "s" Turbo) . It's worth watching the entire clip as the Zr1 improves greatly with warm tires.

Now of course the Turbo was not an "S" nor are either of these cars modded .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCw88BNJAPM

 

OK. This is childish.

 

No .. i wouldn't . I saw a real beauty at the auto show though but I am far to spoiled by Porsche's reliability as well as how organized Porsche documents their repair manuals to help technicians with explaining how to fix the car. Ferrari does not come close .. but it sure is pretty.

 

Hey .. at least I warned you .... but seriously -- you guys have more than answered the question -- thats why I posted, I wanted to see what you guys thought .. thanks for the links and comments.