Car comparison

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8vsChevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V

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

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8)

Stingray 6.2 V8

482 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2020-present
VS

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5)

5.7 i V8 16V

350 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1997-2001

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    296 km/h
    184 mph
  • Most powerful
    482 hp
    359 kW
  • Highest torque
    613 Nm
    452 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    272 hp/t
    202 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
482hp359kW
350hp261kW
Torque
613Nm452lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
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Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.1s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph
Calculated
70.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city-
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
579km359mi
Calculated
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Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,634mm182in
4,564mm180in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,234mm49in
1,211mm48in
Wheelbase
2,722mm107in
2,656mm105in
Front track
1,647mm65in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,577mm62in
Ground clearance
81mm3in
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Trunk volume-
355L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VPowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V86,450 rpm4,500 rpm6,700 rpm
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V5,600 rpm4,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
14.9 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8 has 132 hp more than Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8: 132 hp (98 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
1,460 kg
3,219 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 (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8
296 km/h
184 mph
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 1.2 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 (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8
272 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8
482 hp
359 kW
3.5 s
296 km/h
184 mph
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
350 hp
261 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8
Power
482 hp
359 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,234 mm
48.6 in
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,564 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
482 hp
359 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
613 Nm
452 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
4.7 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,234 mm
48.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,564 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 in
Range score
579 km
359 mi
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Trunk score
-
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleChevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8

  • Has 132 hp more
  • Has 138 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 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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