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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8vsChevrolet 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 (C7)

Stingray 6.2 V8

466 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2014-2019
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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) · Facelift 1990

5.7 V8

281 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1991-1996

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    466 hp
    347 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    269 hp/t
    200 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
466hp347kW
281hp210kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
437Nm322lb-ft
Curb weight
1,734kg3,823lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
61.7s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
19.2L/100 km12.3mpg US14.7mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
269hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km354mi
Calculated
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Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
5,733cc350cu in
Length
4,492mm177in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,872mm74in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,243mm49in
1,177mm46in
Wheelbase
2,711mm107in
2,444mm96in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,466mm58in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume
171L
187L
Max trunk volume
243L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
76L
CO2 emissions
282g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8: 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 (C7)Stingray 6.2 V86,000 rpm4,600 rpm6,250 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 (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
19.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8 has 185 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 (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8: 185 hp (138 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: 1.1 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 (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
269 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 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 (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
466 hp
347 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
Power
466 hp
347 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
171 L
6.0 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,243 mm
48.9 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 (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
466 hp
347 kW
281 hp
210 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
437 Nm
322 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,734 kg
3,823 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
171 L
6.0 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,243 mm
48.9 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
Range score
569 km
354 mi
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CO2 score
282 g/km
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Trunk score
171 L
6.0 cu ft
187 L
6.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
269 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleChevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8

  • Has 185 hp more
  • Has 193 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 46 km/h (29 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 95 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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