Car comparison

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VvsPorsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5)

5.7 i V8 16V

355 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2001-2004
VS

Porsche Boxster (986)

S 3.2

260 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2002-2004

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    355 hp
    265 kW
  • Highest torque
    474 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    229 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    393 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    36/100

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16VPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
355hp265kW
260hp194kW
Torque
474Nm350lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
264 km/h
164 mph
To 99% top speed
71.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
610km379mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,665cc346cu in
3,179cc194cu in
Length
4,564mm180in
4,320mm170in
Width
1,869mm74in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,215mm48in
1,290mm51in
Wheelbase
2,654mm104in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,455mm57in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
393L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
64L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VPorsche Boxster (986) S 3.2PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V5,600 rpm4,400 rpm5,850 rpm
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.26,200 rpm4,600 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16VPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
264 km/h
164 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
355 hp
265 kW
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
260 hp
194 kW

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V has 95 hp more than Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 95 hp (71 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
474 Nm
350 lb-ft
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
1,320 kg
2,910 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 (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
264 km/h
164 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V5.3 s
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.25.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V and Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: 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
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
260 hp
194 kW
5.7 s
264 km/h
164 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 (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
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,290 mm
50.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16VPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
355 hp
265 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
474 Nm
350 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,290 mm
50.8 in
Range score
-
610 km
379 mi
Trunk score
393 L
13.9 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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
VehiclePorsche Boxster (986) S 3.2
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 164 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 133 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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