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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) · Facelift 1990 5.7 V8vsChevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) · Facelift 1990 5.7 V8

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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) · Facelift 1990

5.7 V8

281 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1991-1996

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) · Facelift 1990

5.7 V8

281 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1991-1996

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8

Quickest 0-100 km/h
5.1 s
Fastest top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Most powerful
281 hp
210 kW
Highest torque
437 Nm
322 lb-ft
Lightest
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Best power-to-weight
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Lowest highway consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Largest trunk
357 L
Best overall score
59/100
Best performance score
66/100
Best economy score
0/100
Best practicality score
44/100

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8

Lowest city consumption
16.7 L/100 km
14.1 mpg US
16.9 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8	ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power	281hp210kW	281hp210kW
Torque	437Nm322lb-ft	437Nm322lb-ft
Curb weight	1,595kg3,516lb	1,620kg3,571lb
Top speed	254 km/h 158 mph	254 km/h 158 mph
To 99% top speed	63.1s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph Calculated	66.1s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	5.1s	5.3s
0-200 km/h	18.3s Calculated	19.1s Calculated
0-60 mph	4.9s Calculated	5.0s Calculated
Fuel consumption city	18.5L/100 km12.7mpg US15.3mpg UK	16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway	8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK	9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile	13.2s Calculated	13.4s Calculated
Power-to-weight	176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb Calculated	173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton Calculated	270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton Calculated
Displacement	5,733cc350cu in	5,733cc350cu in
Length	4,535mm179in	4,535mm179in
Width	1,796mm71in	1,796mm71in
Height	1,177mm46in	1,177mm46in
Wheelbase	2,444mm96in	2,444mm96in
Front track	1,466mm58in	1,466mm58in
Rear track	1,500mm59in	1,500mm59in
Trunk volume	357L	187L
Doors	2	2
Seats	2	2
Fuel tank	76L	76L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8PowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8	5,200 rpm	2,400 rpm	5,450 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 Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8	ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	4.9 s	5.0 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	5.1 s	5.3 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	18.3 s	19.1 s
Top speed	254 km/h 158 mph	254 km/h 158 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.2 s	2.2 s
330 ft 101 m	5.8 s	5.9 s
1/8 mile 201 m	8.7 s	8.8 s
1000 ft 305 m	11.2 s	11.3 s
1/4 mile 402 m	13.2 s	13.4 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	174 km/h 108 mph	172 km/h 107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8	281 hp 210 kW
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8	281 hp 210 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8	437 Nm 322 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 Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8	1,595 kg 3,516 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 Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8	254 km/h 158 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 Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8	5.1 s
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8	5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: 0.2 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 Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8	176 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 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
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8	281 hp 210 kW	5.1 s	254 km/h 158 mph
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8	281 hp 210 kW	5.3 s	254 km/h 158 mph