Car comparison

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C7) Z06 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 Coupe (C7)

Z06 6.2 V8

659 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2014-2019
VS

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5)

5.7 i V8 16V

355 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2001-2004

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C7) Z06 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    659 hp
    491 kW
  • Highest torque
    881 Nm
    650 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    412 hp/t
    308 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Coupe (C7)Z06 6.2 V8ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
659hp491kW
355hp265kW
Torque
881Nm650lb-ft
253Nm187lb-ft
Curb weight
1,598kg3,523lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight-
1,720kg3,792lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
281 km/h
175 mph
To 99% top speed
50.5s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
62.5s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
10.3s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
22L/100 km10.7mpg US12.8mpg UK
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
412hp/t308kW/t187hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
551Nm/t369lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
496km308mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,519mm178in
4,566mm180in
Width
1,966mm77in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,234mm49in
1,211mm48in
Wheelbase
2,710mm107in
2,656mm105in
Front track
1,613mm64in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume-
393L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
72L
CO2 emissions
322g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C7) Z06 6.2 V8Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VPowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C7) Z06 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 Coupe (C7)Z06 6.2 V86,000 rpm3,600 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 Coupe (C7)Z06 6.2 V8ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.3 s
14.8 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
281 km/h
175 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C7) Z06 6.2 V8 has 304 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 Coupe (C7) Z06 6.2 V8: 304 hp (227 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
881 Nm
650 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 Coupe (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
1,598 kg
3,523 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 Coupe (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
315 km/h
196 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C7) Z06 6.2 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
412 hp/t
308 kW/t
2.4 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 Coupe (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
659 hp
491 kW
3.7 s
315 km/h
196 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 Coupe (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
Power
659 hp
491 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,234 mm
48.6 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 Coupe (C7)Z06 6.2 V8ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
659 hp
491 kW
355 hp
265 kW
Torque
881 Nm
650 lb-ft
253 Nm
187 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
281 km/h
175 mph
Lightness
1,598 kg
3,523 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,234 mm
48.6 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
496 km
308 mi
-
CO2 score
322 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
393 L
13.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
412 hp/t
308 kW/t
2.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleChevrolet Corvette Coupe (C7) Z06 6.2 V8
Consumption14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,701 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C7) Z06 6.2 V8

  • Has 304 hp more
  • Has 628 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 172 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

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