1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet and 1997 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet. (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet weights approximately 225 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette .
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet. (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
