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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.

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6)

6.0 i V8

405 hp5967 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2007
VS

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

4.7 V8

450 hp4691 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6) 6.0 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    272 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8Alfa 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 V8Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6) 6.0 i V8: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V86,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V87,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8Alfa 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
144 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,246 mm
49.1 in
Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,381 mm
172.5 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8Alfa Romeo8C Spider4.7 V8
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
144 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,246 mm
49.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,381 mm
172.5 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
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

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 V8
Consumption15.8 L/100 km14.9 mpg US17.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,370 L626 US gal521 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,148 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

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