Aston Martin DB7 Volante (1996 – 1999) vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (1997 – 2004): specs compared
The Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 350 hp against 340 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 6.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 282 km/h against 250 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.7 L/100 km against 14.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,458 kg against 1,850 kg. At 4,666 mm, the Aston Martin DB7 Volante is 99 mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
DB7 Volante
1996 – 1999
|
Chevrolet
Corvette Coupe
1997 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1999 | 1997 – 2004 |
| Body style | Convertible | Coupé |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 340 hp | 350 – 355 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 475 – 508 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 4.7 – 5.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 277 – 282 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.7 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,666 mm | 4,567 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,260 mm | 1,212 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm | 2,657 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,850 kg | 1,458 – 1,465 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.