Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7)
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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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5.7 V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.2 s
- Fastest top speed300 km/h186 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Most powerful466 hp347 kW
- Highest torque630 Nm465 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight269 hp/t200 kW/t3.7 kg/hp
- Lowest highway consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
- Best overall score66/100
- Best performance score85/100
- Best economy score74/100
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8
- Lightest1,620 kg3,571 lb
- Lowest city consumption16.7 L/100 km14.1 mpg US16.9 mpg UK
- Largest trunk187 L
- Best practicality score28/100
Specification comparison
| Model | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | ChevroletCorvette 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 70L | 76L |
| CO2 emissions | 282g/km | - |
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 V8: Power / Torque
- Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 4,600 rpm | 6,250 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.
| Metric | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | ChevroletCorvette 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 466 hp 347 kW |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | 281 hp 210 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 630 Nm 465 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 1,734 kg 3,823 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 4.2 s |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | 5.3 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Range score | 569 km 354 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 282 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8 |
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| Consumption | 12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.53 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 34.64 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,229 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
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8
- Is 114 kg lighter
- Has 16 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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