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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VvsChevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) · Facelift 1990 5.7 V8

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

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5)

5.7 i V8 16V

355 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2001-2004
VS

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) · Facelift 1990

5.7 V8

281 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1991-1996

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    355 hp
    265 kW
  • Lightest
    1,475 kg
    3,252 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    179 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    393 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    36/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16VChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
355hp265kW
281hp210kW
Torque
253Nm187lb-ft
437Nm322lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
1,720kg3,792lb
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Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
62.5s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,665cc346cu in
5,733cc350cu in
Length
4,566mm180in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,211mm48in
1,177mm46in
Wheelbase
2,656mm105in
2,444mm96in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,466mm58in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume
393L
187L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
76L

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 16VChevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V5,600 rpm5,400 rpm5,850 rpm
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V85,200 rpm2,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16VChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
19.1 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
355 hp
265 kW
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
281 hp
210 kW

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V has 74 hp more than Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 74 hp (55 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
253 Nm
187 lb-ft
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
437 Nm
322 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
1,620 kg
3,571 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 (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
281 km/h
175 mph
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
254 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V4.7 s
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V85.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 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 Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 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 Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
355 hp
265 kW
4.7 s
281 km/h
175 mph
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
281 hp
210 kW
5.3 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 Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
393 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,566 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 in
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
281 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
187 L
6.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,177 mm
46.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16VChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
355 hp
265 kW
281 hp
210 kW
Torque
253 Nm
187 lb-ft
437 Nm
322 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.3 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
393 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,566 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
187 L
6.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,177 mm
46.3 in
Trunk score
393 L
13.9 cu ft
187 L
6.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 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 Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V

  • Has 74 hp more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 67 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 206 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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