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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8vsChevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) · Facelift 1990 5.7 V8

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

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7)

Z06 6.2 V8

659 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2014-2019
VS

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) · Facelift 1990

5.7 V8

281 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1991-1996

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    659 hp
    491 kW
  • Highest torque
    881 Nm
    650 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    406 hp/t
    302 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
659hp491kW
281hp210kW
Torque
881Nm650lb-ft
437Nm322lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
52.5s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
63.0s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
22L/100 km10.7mpg US12.8mpg UK
18.5L/100 km12.7mpg US15.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
406hp/t302kW/t184hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
542Nm/t363lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
496km308mi
Calculated
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Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
5,733cc350cu in
Length
4,519mm178in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,966mm77in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,237mm49in
1,177mm46in
Wheelbase
2,710mm107in
2,444mm96in
Front track
1,613mm64in
1,466mm58in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume-
357L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
76L
CO2 emissions
322g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V86,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,600 rpm
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V85,200 rpm2,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
18.3 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
41.8 s
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Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
134 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8 has 378 hp more than Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8: 378 hp (282 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
254 km/h
158 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 Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: 1.4 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 (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
406 hp/t
302 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
659 hp
491 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
281 hp
210 kW
5.1 s
254 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 (C7)Z06 6.2 V8
Power
659 hp
491 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,237 mm
48.7 in
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
281 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
357 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,177 mm
46.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
659 hp
491 kW
281 hp
210 kW
Torque
881 Nm
650 lb-ft
437 Nm
322 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,237 mm
48.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
357 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,177 mm
46.3 in
Range score
496 km
308 mi
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CO2 score
322 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
357 L
12.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
406 hp/t
302 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleChevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8
Consumption14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,701 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8

  • Has 378 hp more
  • Has 444 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 76 km/h (47 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 229 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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