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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32VvsChevrolet 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)

ZR1 6.2i V8 32V

638 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2009-2013
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) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph
  • Most powerful
    638 hp
    476 kW
  • Highest torque
    819 Nm
    604 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,521 kg
    3,353 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    419 hp/t
    313 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    634 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32VChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
638hp476kW
281hp210kW
Torque
819Nm604lb-ft
437Nm322lb-ft
Curb weight
1,521kg3,353lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
48.1s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
65.5s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
9.1s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
419hp/t313kW/t190hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
538Nm/t360lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
5,733cc350cu in
Length
4,475mm176in
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) ZR1 6.2i V8 32VChevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V: 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)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V6,500 rpm3,800 rpm6,750 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)ZR1 6.2i V8 32VChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.1 s
19.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
38.4 s
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Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
221 km/h
137 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V has 357 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) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V: 357 hp (266 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 Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V
1,521 kg
3,353 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

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) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V and Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: 1.9 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)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V
419 hp/t
313 kW/t
2.4 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)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V
638 hp
476 kW
3.4 s
330 km/h
205 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)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V
Power
638 hp
476 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
634 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,475 mm
176.2 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)ZR1 6.2i V8 32VChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
638 hp
476 kW
281 hp
210 kW
Torque
819 Nm
604 lb-ft
437 Nm
322 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
5.3 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,521 kg
3,353 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
634 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,475 mm
176.2 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
419 hp/t
313 kW/t
2.4 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) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V

  • Has 357 hp more
  • Has 382 Nm more
  • Is 74 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 76 km/h (47 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 243 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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