Chevrolet Corvette C4 vs Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: 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 · 2016–2024
Camaro ZL1
Price from €56,134 (2016)
- Power
- 485 kW659 PS
- Top speed
- 319 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,760 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Corvette C4 1 Camaro ZL1 1
- City Corvette C4 Length: 4,480 mm vs 4,783 mm; Width: 1,800 mm vs 1,897 mm
- Off-road Camaro ZL1 Drive and body: Rear-wheel drive · Coupe vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe
In plain words
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has more power: 485 kW (659 PS) against 280 kW (381 PS) for Chevrolet Corvette C4. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is 303 mm longer than Chevrolet Corvette C4 (4,783 mm vs 4,480 mm). Chevrolet Corvette C4 is the older design (from 1984); Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 arrived in 2016. On the catalog figures, the Chevrolet Corvette C4 is the pick for city; the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 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 | Camaro ZL1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,480 mm176.4 in † | 4,783 mm188.3 in +303 mm +11.9 in +6.8% |
| Width | 1,800 mm70.9 in | 1,897 mm74.7 in +97 mm +3.8 in +5.4% |
| Height | 1,190 mm46.9 in | 1,349 mm53.1 in +159 mm +6.3 in +13.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,440 mm96.1 in | 2,812 mm110.7 in +372 mm +14.6 in +15.2% |
| 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 Camaro ZL1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | ZR-1 LT5 350 V8 · petrol · 280 kW (381 PS) | ZL1 6.2 V8 (LT4) · petrol · 485 kW (659 PS) |
| Production years | 1984–1996 | 2016–2024 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | No data |
| 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 | 485 kW (659 PS) 650 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 153–302 kW (208–411 PS) 205–405 hp | 485 kW (659 PS) 650 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 | 881 Nm 650 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 | 319 km/h 198 mph Better |
| Power per tonne | No data | 276 kW/t 335 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 5,700 cc · 8 cyl 5.7 l | 6,162 cc · 8 cyl 6.2 l |
| Engine code | LT5 | LT4 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,480 mm 176.4 in † | 4,783 mm 188.3 in |
| Width | 1,800 mm 70.9 in | 1,897 mm 74.7 in |
| Height | 1,190 mm 46.9 in | 1,349 mm 53.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,440 mm 96.1 in | 2,812 mm 110.7 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 1,760 kg 3,880 lb |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| CO₂ | No data | 358 g/km |
| Price | ||
| Price | No data | from €56,134 (2016) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (5): Body, Country, Fuel, Gearbox, 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.