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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) Z06 7.0 i 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 Coupe (C6)

Z06 7.0 i V8

505 hp7011 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2013
VS

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) · Facelift 1990

5.7 V8

281 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated1991-1996

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) Z06 7.0 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    306 km/h
    190 mph
  • Most powerful
    505 hp
    377 kW
  • Highest torque
    637 Nm
    470 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,440 kg
    3,175 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    351 hp/t
    262 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    634 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
505hp377kW
281hp210kW
Torque
637Nm470lb-ft
437Nm322lb-ft
Curb weight
1,440kg3,175lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
53.1s99% target: 303 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
65.5s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
11.0s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
351hp/t262kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
442Nm/t296lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
7,011cc428cu in
5,733cc350cu in
Length
4,460mm176in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,237mm49in
1,177mm46in
Wheelbase
2,685mm106in
2,444mm96in
Front track
1,613mm64in
1,466mm58in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume
634L
357L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
68L
76L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) Z06 7.0 i V8Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) Z06 7.0 i 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 Coupe (C6)Z06 7.0 i V86,300 rpm4,800 rpm7,000 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 Coupe (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
19.1 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) Z06 7.0 i V8 has 224 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 Coupe (C6) Z06 7.0 i V8: 224 hp (167 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8
637 Nm
470 lb-ft
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
437 Nm
322 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
1,595 kg
3,516 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 Coupe (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8
306 km/h
190 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 Coupe (C6) Z06 7.0 i V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: 1.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 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 Coupe (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8
505 hp
377 kW
3.8 s
306 km/h
190 mph
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
281 hp
210 kW
5.3 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 Coupe (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8
Power
505 hp
377 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
634 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,237 mm
48.7 in
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
281 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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 Coupe (C6)Z06 7.0 i V8ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
505 hp
377 kW
281 hp
210 kW
Torque
637 Nm
470 lb-ft
437 Nm
322 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
5.3 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
634 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 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
Trunk score
634 L
22.4 cu ft
357 L
12.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) Z06 7.0 i V8

  • Has 224 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 52 km/h (32 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 175 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 277 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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