Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5)
5.7 i V8 16V
355 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2001-2004
Car comparison
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VvsBMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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BMW Z3 M (E36/7)
3.2
325 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1997-2003
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.3 s
- Fastest top speed280 km/h174 mph Unrestricted260 km/h162 mph Restricted
- Most powerful355 hp265 kW
- Highest torque474 Nm350 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight229 hp/t171 kW/t4.4 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption13.8 L/100 km17.0 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
- Largest trunk393 L
- Best overall score60/100
- Best performance score72/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score36/100
BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2
- Lightest1,450 kg3,197 lb
- Lowest highway consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Specification comparison
| Model | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 355hp265kW | 325hp242kW |
| Torque | 474Nm350lb-ft | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,550kg3,417lb | 1,450kg3,197lb |
| Gross weight | 1,760kg3,880lb | 1,640kg3,616lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 71.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph Calculated | 67.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3s | 5.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.9s Calculated | 17.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.1s Calculated | 5.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | 13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK | 16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.3s Calculated | 13.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb Calculated | 224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton Calculated | 241Nm/t162lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,665cc346cu in | 3,246cc198cu in |
| Length | 4,564mm180in | 4,025mm158in |
| Width | 1,869mm74in | 1,740mm69in |
| Height | 1,215mm48in | 1,268mm50in |
| Wheelbase | 2,654mm104in | 2,459mm97in |
| Front track | 1,575mm62in | 1,422mm56in |
| Rear track | 1,577mm62in | 1,492mm59in |
| Trunk volume | 393L | - |
| Max trunk volume | - | 165L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 70L | 51L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VBMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2PowerTorque
- Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: Power / Torque
- BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | 5,600 rpm | 4,400 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
| BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | 7,400 rpm | 4,900 rpm | 7,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.1 s | 5.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.3 s | 5.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 16.9 s | 17.3 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.9 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.8 s | 8.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.3 s | 11.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.3 s | 13.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 178 km/h 111 mph | 177 km/h 110 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | 355 hp 265 kW |
| BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | 325 hp 242 kW |
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V has 30 hp more than BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2.
The biggest power difference is between BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 30 hp (22 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | 474 Nm 350 lb-ft |
| BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | 1,550 kg 3,417 lb |
| BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | 1,450 kg 3,197 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph |
| BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | 5.3 s |
| BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | 5.3 s |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | 229 hp/t 171 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | 224 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | 355 hp 265 kW | 5.3 s | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph |
| BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | 325 hp 242 kW | 5.3 s | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 355 hp 265 kW | 325 hp 242 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 474 Nm 350 lb-ft | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.3 s | 5.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,550 kg 3,417 lb | 1,450 kg 3,197 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 393 L 13.9 cu ft | 165 L 5.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 229 hp/t 171 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 224 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V
- Has 30 hp more
- Has 124 Nm more
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
- Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 228 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2
- Is 100 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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