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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C8) Stingray 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 Coupe (C8)

Stingray 6.2 V8

482 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspirated2020-present
VS

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) · Facelift 1990

5.7 V8

281 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1991-1996

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (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
    277 hp/t
    207 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Coupe (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
482hp359kW
281hp210kW
Torque
613Nm452lb-ft
437Nm322lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
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Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
47.4s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph
Calculated
63.1s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
10.4s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city-
18.5L/100 km12.7mpg US15.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.2s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
277hp/t207kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
352Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
579km359mi
Calculated
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Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
5,733cc350cu in
Length
4,634mm182in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,235mm49in
1,177mm46in
Wheelbase
2,722mm107in
2,444mm96in
Front track
1,647mm65in
1,466mm58in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,500mm59in
Ground clearance
81mm3in
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Trunk volume-
357L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
76L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C8) Stingray 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 Coupe (C8)Stingray 6.2 V86,450 rpm4,500 rpm6,700 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 (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.4 s
18.3 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.2 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8 has 201 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 (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8: 201 hp (150 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 (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8
1,740 kg
3,836 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 (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: 1.6 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 (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 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 (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8
482 hp
359 kW
3.5 s
296 km/h
184 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 Coupe (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
1,235 mm
48.6 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 Coupe (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
482 hp
359 kW
281 hp
210 kW
Torque
613 Nm
452 lb-ft
437 Nm
322 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
5.1 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 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
1,235 mm
48.6 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
579 km
359 mi
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Trunk score
-
357 L
12.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleChevrolet Corvette Coupe (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 Coupe (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8

  • Has 201 hp more
  • Has 176 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 42 km/h (26 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 101 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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