Car comparison

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2001-2004

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
5.3 s
Fastest top speed
280 km/h
174 mph Unrestricted
260 km/h
162 mph Restricted
Most powerful
355 hp
265 kW
Highest torque
474 Nm
350 lb-ft
Lightest
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Best power-to-weight
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Lowest city consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
Lowest highway consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Largest trunk
393 L
Best overall score
60/100
Best performance score
72/100
Best economy score
0/100
Best practicality score
36/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V	ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power	355hp265kW	281hp210kW
Torque	474Nm350lb-ft	437Nm322lb-ft
Curb weight	1,550kg3,417lb	1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight	1,760kg3,880lb	-
Top speed	Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph Calculated	254 km/h 158 mph
To 99% top speed	71.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph Calculated	66.1s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	5.3s	5.3s
0-200 km/h	16.9s Calculated	19.1s Calculated
0-60 mph	5.1s Calculated	5.0s Calculated
Fuel consumption city	13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK	16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway	9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK	9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile	13.3s Calculated	13.4s Calculated
Power-to-weight	229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb Calculated	173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton Calculated	270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton Calculated
Displacement	5,665cc346cu in	5,733cc350cu in
Length	4,564mm180in	4,535mm179in
Width	1,869mm74in	1,796mm71in
Height	1,215mm48in	1,177mm46in
Wheelbase	2,654mm104in	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	70L	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

Dyno simulation data table
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
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8	5,200 rpm	2,400 rpm	5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V	ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	5.1 s	5.0 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	5.3 s	5.3 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	16.9 s	19.1 s
Top speed	Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph Likely limited	254 km/h 158 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.3 s	2.2 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	13.4 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	178 km/h 111 mph	172 km/h 107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
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
Vehicle	Value
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V	474 Nm 350 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
Vehicle	Value
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V	1,550 kg 3,417 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
Vehicle	Value
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V	Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 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
Vehicle	Value
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V	5.3 s
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8	5.3 s

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V	229 hp/t 171 kW/t 4.4 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
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
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8	281 hp 210 kW	5.3 s	254 km/h 158 mph