Car comparison

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

ZR1 6.2i V8 32V

638 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2009-2013
VS

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5)

5.7 i V8 16V

350 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1997-2001

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
  • 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 (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
638hp476kW
350hp261kW
Torque
819Nm604lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,521kg3,353lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.1s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
70.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
9.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
419hp/t313kW/t190hp/1000 lb
Calculated
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
538Nm/t360lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,475mm176in
4,564mm180in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,237mm49in
1,211mm48in
Wheelbase
2,685mm106in
2,656mm105in
Front track
1,613mm64in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
634L
355L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
68L
72L

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 (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VPowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V: 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 Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V6,500 rpm3,800 rpm6,750 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 Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32VChevroletCorvette 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
3.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.1 s
14.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
38.4 s
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Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
221 km/h
137 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V
638 hp
476 kW
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
350 hp
261 kW

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V has 288 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 Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V: 288 hp (215 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V
819 Nm
604 lb-ft
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
475 Nm
350 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 (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 Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V
330 km/h
205 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V3.4 s
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V4.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) ZR1 6.2i V8 32V and Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 1.3 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 (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 Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32V
638 hp
476 kW
3.4 s
330 km/h
205 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 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 (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 Coupe (C6)ZR1 6.2i V8 32VChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Power
638 hp
476 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
819 Nm
604 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,521 kg
3,353 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 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
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,564 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 in
Trunk score
634 L
22.4 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
419 hp/t
313 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 288 hp more
  • Has 344 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 180 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 279 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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