2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet and 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (542 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet. (486 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 5968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |
