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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VvsAC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5)

5.7 i V8 16V

350 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1997-2001
VS

AC Cobra (MK IV)

5.0 V8

370 hp4942 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2001

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    355 L
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    40/100

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8

  • Most powerful
    370 hp
    276 kW
  • Highest torque
    579 Nm
    427 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    900 kg
    1,984 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    411 hp/t
    307 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16VACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Power
350hp261kW
370hp276kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
579Nm427lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
900kg1,984lb
Gross weight-
1,340kg2,954lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
52.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
411hp/t307kW/t186hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
643Nm/t430lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,665cc346cu in
4,942cc302cu in
Length
4,564mm180in
4,200mm165in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,746mm69in
Height
1,211mm48in
1,200mm47in
Wheelbase
2,656mm105in
2,285mm90in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,420mm56in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
355L
-
Max trunk volume-
270L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VAC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: Power / Torque
  • AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V5,600 rpm4,400 rpm5,850 rpm
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V85,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16VACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
15.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
350 hp
261 kW
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
370 hp
276 kW

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8 has 20 hp more than Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V and AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
579 Nm
427 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
900 kg
1,984 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V4.7 s
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V85.3 s

Although AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8 has more power, Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V and AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
411 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
350 hp
261 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
370 hp
276 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,564 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 in
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16VACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
370 hp
276 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
579 Nm
427 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
900 kg
1,984 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,564 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Trunk score
355 L
12.5 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
411 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 104 Nm more
  • Is 560 kg lighter
  • Has 171 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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