Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C8)
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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.
New comparisonChevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) · Facelift 1990
5.7 V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.5 s
- Fastest top speed296 km/h184 mph
- Most powerful482 hp359 kW
- Highest torque613 Nm452 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight277 hp/t207 kW/t3.6 kg/hp
- Best overall score74/100
- Best performance score87/100
- Best economy score74/100
- Best practicality score45/100
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8
- Lightest1,595 kg3,516 lb
Specification comparison
| Model | ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | ChevroletCorvette 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 V8: Power / Torque
- Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 6,450 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 6,700 rpm |
| ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | 5,200 rpm | 2,400 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | ChevroletCorvette 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 482 hp 359 kW |
| ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | 281 hp 210 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 613 Nm 452 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 296 km/h 184 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 3.5 s |
| ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | 5.1 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Range score | 579 km 359 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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| Vehicle | Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.18 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 34.08 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,176 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
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8
- Is 145 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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