Car comparison

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8vsChevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V

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
VS

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5)

5.7 i V8 16V

355 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2001-2004

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 city consumption
    19.2 L/100 km
    12.3 mpg US
    14.7 mpg UK
  • 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 (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
466hp347kW
355hp265kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
253Nm187lb-ft
Curb weight
1,734kg3,823lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
281 km/h
175 mph
To 99% top speed
61.7s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
62.5s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.5s
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
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
269hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km354mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,492mm177in
4,566mm180in
Width
1,872mm74in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,243mm49in
1,211mm48in
Wheelbase
2,711mm107in
2,656mm105in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
171L
393L
Max trunk volume
243L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
72L
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 V8Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VPowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 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 (C5)5.7 i V8 16V5,600 rpm5,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
14.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
281 km/h
175 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
466 hp
347 kW
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
355 hp
265 kW

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8 has 111 hp more than Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8: 111 hp (83 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
253 Nm
187 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
1,734 kg
3,823 lb
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
1,475 kg
3,252 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 (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
281 km/h
175 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V84.2 s
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V4.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 0.5 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 (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 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 (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
355 hp
265 kW
4.7 s
281 km/h
175 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 (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
393 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,566 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
466 hp
347 kW
355 hp
265 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
253 Nm
187 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
281 km/h
175 mph
Lightness
1,734 kg
3,823 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 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
393 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,566 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 in
Range score
569 km
354 mi
-
CO2 score
282 g/km
-
Trunk score
171 L
6.0 cu ft
393 L
13.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
269 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

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 111 hp more
  • Has 377 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 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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