Chevrolet Corvette C4 vs Chevrolet Corvette C7: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Chevrolet · 1984–1996
Corvette C4
- Power
- 280 kW381 PS
- Top speed
- 288 km/h
- Kerb mass
- -
Chevrolet · 2013–2019
Corvette C7
Price from €79,500 (2014)
- Power
- 563 kW765 PS
- Top speed
- 346 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,615 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Corvette C4 1 Corvette C7 1
- City Corvette C4 Width: 1,800 mm vs 1,877 mm
- Off-road Corvette C7 Drive and body: Rear-wheel drive · Coupe vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe
In plain words
Chevrolet Corvette C7 has more power: 563 kW (765 PS) against 280 kW (381 PS) for Chevrolet Corvette C4. Chevrolet Corvette C7 is 13 mm longer than Chevrolet Corvette C4 (4,493 mm vs 4,480 mm). Chevrolet Corvette C4 is the older design (from 1984); Chevrolet Corvette C7 arrived in 2013. On the catalog figures, the Chevrolet Corvette C4 is the pick for city; the Chevrolet Corvette C7 is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Chevrolet Corvette C4 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Corvette C4 | Corvette C7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,480 mm176.4 in † | 4,493 mm176.9 in +13 mm +0.5 in +0.3% |
| Width | 1,800 mm70.9 in | 1,877 mm73.9 in +77 mm +3.0 in +4.3% |
| Height | 1,190 mm46.9 in | 1,234 mm48.6 in +44 mm +1.7 in +3.7% |
| Wheelbase | 2,440 mm96.1 in | 2,710 mm106.7 in +270 mm +10.6 in +11.1% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Tight |
Difference vs Corvette C4 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Chevrolet Corvette C4 | Chevrolet Corvette C7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | ZR-1 LT5 350 V8 · petrol · 280 kW (381 PS) | ZR1 LT5 6.2 V8 supercharged · petrol · 563 kW (765 PS) |
| Production years | 1984–1996 | 2013–2019 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | Sports car |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 280 kW (381 PS) 375 hp | 563 kW (765 PS) 755 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 153–302 kW (208–411 PS) 205–405 hp | 339–563 kW (461–765 PS) 455–755 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 502 Nm 370 lb-ft | 969 Nm 715 lb-ft Better |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 288 km/h 179 mph | 346 km/h 215 mph Better |
| Power per tonne | No data | 349 kW/t 424 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 5,700 cc · 8 cyl 5.7 l | 6,200 cc · 8 cyl 6.2 l |
| Engine code | LT5 | LT5 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | No data |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,480 mm 176.4 in † | 4,493 mm 176.9 in |
| Width | 1,800 mm 70.9 in | 1,877 mm 73.9 in |
| Height | 1,190 mm 46.9 in | 1,234 mm 48.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,440 mm 96.1 in | 2,710 mm 106.7 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 1,615 kg 3,560 lb |
| Price | ||
| Price | No data | from €79,500 (2014) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (6): Body, Class, Country, Fuel, Engine code, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
† from another version of this generation.