Aston Martin DB7 Volante (1996 – 1999) vs Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (1998 – 2004): specs compared
The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 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: 285 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 1,456 kg against 1,850 kg. At 4,666 mm, the Aston Martin DB7 Volante is 99 mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. The Aston Martin DB7 Volante dates from 1996 – 1999, the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible from 1998 – 2004.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
DB7 Volante
1996 – 1999
|
Chevrolet
Corvette Convertible
1998 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1999 | 1998 – 2004 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| 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 – 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 277 – 285 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 | 1,214 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm | 2,657 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,850 kg | 1,456 – 1,476 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.