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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VvsWiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V

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

Wiesmann Roadster

3.2i 24V

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1993-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V

  • 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 overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    36/100

Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    303 hp/t
    226 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16VWiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
Power
355hp265kW
321hp239kW
Torque
474Nm350lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
71.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
49.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
303hp/t226kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,665cc346cu in
3,201cc195cu in
Length
4,564mm180in
3,860mm152in
Width
1,869mm74in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,215mm48in
1,160mm46in
Wheelbase
2,654mm104in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,450mm57in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
393L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
60L

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 16VWiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: Power / Torque
  • Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V: 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
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V7,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16VWiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
183 km/h
114 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
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
321 hp
239 kW

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V has 34 hp more than Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 34 hp (25 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
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
350 Nm
258 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
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
1,060 kg
2,337 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
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
255 km/h
158 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
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V4.9 s

Although Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V has more power, Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 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
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 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
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
321 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
255 km/h
158 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
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16VWiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
Power
355 hp
265 kW
321 hp
239 kW
Torque
474 Nm
350 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 in
Range score
-
545 km
339 mi
Trunk score
393 L
13.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 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
VehicleWiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V

  • Is 490 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 74 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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