Car comparison

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16VvsTVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8

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

TVR Cerbera

4.2 i V8

360 hp4185 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Lightest
    1,100 kg
    2,425 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    327 hp/t
    244 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16VTVRCerbera4.2 i V8
Power
350hp261kW
360hp268kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
434Nm320lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,100kg2,425lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
289 km/h
180 mph
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
51.0s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg 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
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
327hp/t244kW/t148hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
395Nm/t264lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
500km311mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,665cc346cu in
4,185cc255cu in
Length
4,564mm180in
4,280mm169in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,211mm48in
1,220mm48in
Wheelbase
2,656mm105in
2,566mm101in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,464mm58in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
355L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
72L
65L

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 16VTVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: Power / Torque
  • TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8: 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V86,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16VTVRCerbera4.2 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
12.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
289 km/h
180 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
198 km/h
123 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
360 hp
268 kW

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8 has 10 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 TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8: 10 hp (7 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
434 Nm
320 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
1,100 kg
2,425 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
289 km/h
180 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 TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 0.5 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
327 hp/t
244 kW/t
3.1 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
360 hp
268 kW
4.2 s
289 km/h
180 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,280 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16VTVRCerbera4.2 i V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
289 km/h
180 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,280 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 in
Range score
-
500 km
311 mi
Trunk score
355 L
12.5 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
327 hp/t
244 kW/t
3.1 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
VehicleTVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 360 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 88 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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