Car comparison

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6) 6.0 i V8vsChevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V Z06

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

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6)

6.0 i V8

405 hp5967 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2007
VS

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5)

5.7 i V8 16V Z06

411 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2002-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V Z06

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Most powerful
    411 hp
    306 kW
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    217 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    375 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    40/100

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6) 6.0 i V8

  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V Z06
Power
405hp302kW
411hp306kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft
543Nm400lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.1s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
55.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
12.4s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
364Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
696km433mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,967cc364cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,564mm180in
Width
1,844mm73in
1,869mm74in
Height
1,246mm49in
1,215mm48in
Wheelbase
2,686mm106in
2,654mm104in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
144L
375L
Max trunk volume
295L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
68L
71L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6) 6.0 i V8Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V Z06PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6) 6.0 i V8: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V Z06: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V86,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V Z066,000 rpm4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V Z06
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.4 s
12.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
197 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V Z06 has 6 hp more than Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6) 6.0 i V8.

The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6) 6.0 i V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V Z06: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V Z06
543 Nm
400 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V Z06
1,415 kg
3,120 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 (C6)6.0 i V8
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V Z06
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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 (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V Z06 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C6) 6.0 i V8: 0.2 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 (C6)6.0 i V8
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V Z06
290 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8
405 hp
302 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V Z06
411 hp
306 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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 (C6)6.0 i V8
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
144 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,246 mm
49.1 in
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V Z06
Power
411 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,564 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,215 mm
47.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Convertible (C6)6.0 i V8ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V Z06
Power
405 hp
302 kW
411 hp
306 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
144 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,246 mm
49.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,564 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,215 mm
47.8 in
Range score
-
696 km
433 mi
Trunk score
144 L
5.1 cu ft
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
290 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 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
VehicleChevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V Z06
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V Z06

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 231 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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