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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VvsChevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i 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

Chevrolet Camaro IV

Z28 5.7 i V8

285 hp5737 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1997-1998

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
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    240 hp/t
    179 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16VChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
Power
350hp261kW
285hp213kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
441Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,644kg3,624lb
Gross weight-
1,922kg4,237lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,665cc346cu in
5,737cc350cu in
Length
4,564mm180in
4,907mm193in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,882mm74in
Height
1,211mm48in
1,303mm51in
Wheelbase
2,656mm105in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
355L
365L
Max trunk volume-
930L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
72L
59L

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 16VChevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i 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
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V85,000 rpm2,400 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16VChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
163 km/h
101 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
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
285 hp
213 kW

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V has 65 hp more than Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8.

The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 65 hp (48 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
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
441 Nm
325 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
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
1,644 kg
3,624 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
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
254 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V and Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8: 1.3 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
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
285 hp
213 kW
6.0 s
254 km/h
158 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
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16VChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
285 hp
213 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
441 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,644 kg
3,624 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Trunk score
355 L
12.5 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 34 Nm more
  • Is 184 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 66 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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