Car comparison

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) Z06 7.0 i 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 (C6)

Z06 7.0 i V8

505 hp7011 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2013
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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 (C6) Z06 7.0 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    306 km/h
    190 mph
  • Most powerful
    505 hp
    377 kW
  • Highest torque
    637 Nm
    470 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,440 kg
    3,175 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    351 hp/t
    262 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    634 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
505hp377kW
355hp265kW
Torque
637Nm470lb-ft
474Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,440kg3,175lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight-
1,760kg3,880lb
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.1s99% target: 303 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
71.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
11.0s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
351hp/t262kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
442Nm/t296lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
7,011cc428cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,460mm176in
4,564mm180in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,869mm74in
Height
1,237mm49in
1,215mm48in
Wheelbase
2,685mm106in
2,654mm104in
Front track
1,613mm64in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
634L
393L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
68L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) Z06 7.0 i V8Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VPowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) Z06 7.0 i 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 (C6)Z06 7.0 i V86,300 rpm4,800 rpm7,000 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 (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
16.9 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) Z06 7.0 i V8 has 150 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 (C6) Z06 7.0 i V8: 150 hp (112 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8
637 Nm
470 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 (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8
1,440 kg
3,175 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 (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8
306 km/h
190 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) Z06 7.0 i V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 1.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 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 (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8
505 hp
377 kW
3.8 s
306 km/h
190 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 (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8
Power
505 hp
377 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
634 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,237 mm
48.7 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 (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
505 hp
377 kW
355 hp
265 kW
Torque
637 Nm
470 lb-ft
474 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
5.3 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
634 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,237 mm
48.7 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
634 L
22.4 cu ft
393 L
13.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) Z06 7.0 i V8

  • Has 150 hp more
  • Has 163 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 122 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 241 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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