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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VvsDe Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5)

5.7 i V8 16V

350 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1997-2001
VS

De Tomaso Guara

4.0 i V8 32V

304 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1993-2001

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    40/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16VDe TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
Power
350hp261kW
304hp227kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
431Nm318lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
985kg2,172lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
60.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
309hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
438Nm/t293lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
627km389mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,665cc346cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,564mm180in
4,190mm165in
Width
1,870mm74in
2,030mm80in
Height
1,211mm48in
1,200mm47in
Wheelbase
2,656mm105in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,650mm65in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,630mm64in
Trunk volume
355L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
94L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VDe Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: Power / Torque
  • De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V5,600 rpm4,400 rpm5,850 rpm
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V5,500 rpm4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16VDe TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
15.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
350 hp
261 kW
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
304 hp
227 kW

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V has 46 hp more than De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V and Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 46 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
431 Nm
318 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
985 kg
2,172 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 (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V and De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V: 0.3 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 (C5)5.7 i V8 16V
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
304 hp
227 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 (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
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,190 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16VDe TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
Power
350 hp
261 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
431 Nm
318 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
985 kg
2,172 lb
Fuel consumption
-
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,190 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Range score
-
627 km
389 mi
Trunk score
355 L
12.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleDe Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V
Consumption15 L/100 km15.7 mpg US18.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi42.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,250 L594 US gal495 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,938 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 44 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest

De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V

  • Is 475 kg lighter
  • Has 69 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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