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Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24VvsChevrolet 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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Wiesmann Roadster

3.2i 24V

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1993-2005
VS

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) · Facelift 1990

5.7 V8

281 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1991-1996

Comparison overview

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Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    321 hp
    239 kW
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    303 hp/t
    226 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelWiesmannRoadster3.2i 24VChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
321hp239kW
281hp210kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
437Nm322lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
49.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city-
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
303hp/t226kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
545km339mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,201cc195cu in
5,733cc350cu in
Length
3,860mm152in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,750mm69in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,160mm46in
1,177mm46in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,444mm96in
Front track
1,450mm57in
1,466mm58in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume-
187L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
76L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24VChevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V7,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 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
MetricWiesmannRoadster3.2i 24VChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
19.1 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
321 hp
239 kW
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
281 hp
210 kW

Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V has 40 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 Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
350 Nm
258 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
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
1,060 kg
2,337 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
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
255 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 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
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
321 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
255 km/h
158 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
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 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
VehicleWiesmannRoadster3.2i 24VChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
321 hp
239 kW
281 hp
210 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
437 Nm
322 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 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
Range score
545 km
339 mi
-
Trunk score
-
187 L
6.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 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
VehicleWiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Is 560 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 129 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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