Car comparison

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VvsChevrolet 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 (C5)

5.7 i V8 16V

350 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1997-2001
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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5)

5.7 i V8 16V

355 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2001-2004

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    240 hp/t
    179 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    40/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16VChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
350hp261kW
355hp265kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
474Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight-
1,760kg3,880lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
71.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,665cc346cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,564mm180in
4,564mm180in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,869mm74in
Height
1,211mm48in
1,215mm48in
Wheelbase
2,656mm105in
2,654mm104in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
355L
393L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VChevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VPowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 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 (C5)5.7 i V8 16V5,600 rpm4,400 rpm5,850 rpm
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V5,600 rpm4,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16VChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
16.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
350 hp
261 kW
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
355 hp
265 kW

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V has 5 hp more than Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
474 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
1,550 kg
3,417 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 (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V4.7 s
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V5.3 s

Although Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V has more power, Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 0.6 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 (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
350 hp
261 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
355 hp
265 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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 (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,564 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 in
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
393 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,564 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,215 mm
47.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16VChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
350 hp
261 kW
355 hp
265 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
474 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,564 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
393 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,564 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,215 mm
47.8 in
Trunk score
355 L
12.5 cu ft
393 L
13.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V

  • Has 1 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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