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

345 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1999-2001
VS

Porsche Boxster (986)

S 3.2

252 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1999-2002

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    345 hp
    257 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    393 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    36/100

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16VPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
345hp257kW
252hp188kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
305Nm225lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight-
1,615kg3,560lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
260 km/h
162 mph
To 99% top speed
67.0s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
73.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
598km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,665cc346cu in
3,179cc194cu in
Length
4,566mm180in
4,315mm170in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,211mm48in
1,290mm51in
Wheelbase
2,656mm105in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,455mm57in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,508mm59in
Ground clearance-
121mm5in
Trunk volume
393L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
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 3.26,250 rpm4,500 rpm6,500 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
4.7 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
260 km/h
162 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
169 km/h
105 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
345 hp
257 kW
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
252 hp
188 kW

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V has 93 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: 93 hp (69 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
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
305 Nm
225 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
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
1,295 kg
2,855 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
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
260 km/h
162 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 16V4.9 s
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.25.9 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: 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 Convertible (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
195 hp/t
145 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
345 hp
257 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
252 hp
188 kW
5.9 s
260 km/h
162 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
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 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
345 hp
257 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,290 mm
50.8 in
Range score
-
598 km
372 mi
Trunk score
393 L
13.9 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 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
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V

  • Has 93 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 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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