Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6)
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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6) 6.0 i V8vsAlfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonAlfa Romeo 8C Spider
4.7 V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6) 6.0 i V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.2 s
- Fastest top speed300 km/h186 mph Unrestricted290 km/h180 mph Restricted
- Highest torque543 Nm400 lb-ft
- Lightest1,490 kg3,285 lb
- Best power-to-weight272 hp/t203 kW/t3.7 kg/hp
- Best performance score81/100
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8
- Most powerful450 hp336 kW
- Best overall score65/100
- Best economy score65/100
- Best practicality score32/100
Specification comparison
| Model | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8 | Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 405hp302kW | 450hp336kW |
| Torque | 543Nm400lb-ft | 480Nm354lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,490kg3,285lb | 1,675kg3,693lb |
| Gross weight | - | 1,855kg4,090lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 59.1s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph Calculated | 67.0s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2s | 4.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.4s Calculated | 13.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.0s Calculated | 4.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 12.1s Calculated | 12.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb Calculated | 269hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 364Nm/t244lb-ft/ton Calculated | 287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 557km346mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,967cc364cu in | 4,691cc286cu in |
| Length | 4,435mm175in | 4,381mm172in |
| Width | 1,844mm73in | 1,892mm74in |
| Height | 1,246mm49in | 1,366mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,686mm106in | 2,645mm104in |
| Front track | 1,577mm62in | 1,590mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,542mm61in | 1,589mm63in |
| Ground clearance | - | 140mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 144L | - |
| Max trunk volume | 295L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 68L | 88L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 377g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6) 6.0 i V8: Power / Torque
- Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8 | 6,000 rpm | 4,400 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8 | 7,000 rpm | 4,750 rpm | 7,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8 | Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.0 s | 4.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.2 s | 4.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.4 s | 13.5 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.4 s | 5.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.0 s | 8.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.2 s | 10.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.1 s | 12.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 197 km/h 122 mph | 192 km/h 119 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8 | 405 hp 302 kW |
| Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8 | 450 hp 336 kW |
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8 has 45 hp more than Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6) 6.0 i V8.
The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6) 6.0 i V8 and Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8: 45 hp (34 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8 | 543 Nm 400 lb-ft |
| Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8 | 480 Nm 354 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8 | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb |
| Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8 | 1,675 kg 3,693 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8 | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph |
| Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8 | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8 | 4.2 s |
| Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8 | 4.4 s |
Although Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8 has more power, Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6) 6.0 i V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6) 6.0 i V8 and Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8: 0.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8 | 272 hp/t 203 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
| Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8 | 269 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8 | 405 hp 302 kW | 4.2 s | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph |
| Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8 | 450 hp 336 kW | 4.4 s | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8 | Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 405 hp 302 kW | 450 hp 336 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 543 Nm 400 lb-ft | 480 Nm 354 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.2 s | 4.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb | 1,675 kg 3,693 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 15.8 L/100 km 14.9 mpg US 17.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 557 km 346 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 377 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 144 L 5.1 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 272 hp/t 203 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 269 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 15.8 L/100 km14.9 mpg US17.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 27.65 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 44.50 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,370 L626 US gal521 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 4,148 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6) 6.0 i V8
- Has 63 Nm more
- Is 185 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8
- Has 45 hp more
Pros
- Most powerful
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
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