2005 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe vs. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Dimensions Comparison

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Here’s how the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe and the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe comes in at 4704 mm (185.20 in), giving it a 229 mm (9.02 in) (4.9 %) advantage over the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe at 4475 mm (176.18 in). Looking at width, the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe spans 1928 mm (75.91 in), which is 175 mm (6.89 in) (9.1 %) broader than the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe at 1753 mm (69.02 in). As for height, the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe stands at 1245 mm (49.02 in), giving it an extra 26 mm (1.02 in) (2.1 %) compared to the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe at 1219 mm (47.99 in).

Overall, the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is wider and taller than the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, while the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is longer than the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe.

Length
4475 mm176.2 in
4704 mm185.2 in
Width
1928 mm75.9 in
1753 mm69.0 in
Height
1245 mm49.0 in
1219 mm48.0 in

2005 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Side View Left
4475 mm176.2 in πŸ”΄ -229 mm-9.0 in (-4.9%)
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Side View Left
4704 mm185.2 in 🟒 +229 mm+9.0 in (+5.1%)
2005 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Front View
1928 mm75.9 in 🟒 +175 mm+6.9 in (+10.0%)
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Front View
1753 mm69.0 in πŸ”΄ -175 mm-6.9 in (-9.1%)
2005 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Rear View
1245 mm49.0 in 🟒 +26 mm+1.0 in (+2.1%)
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Front View
1219 mm48.0 in πŸ”΄ -26 mm-1.0 in (-2.1%)
2005 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Coupe

Model Year:

2005
1978

Production:

2008-2013 Discontinued Model
1980-1982 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4435-4475 mm174.6-176.2 in
πŸ”΄ -269 mm-10.6 in (-5.7%) - πŸ”΄ -229 mm-9.0 in (-4.9%)
4704 mm185.2 in
🟒 +229 mm+9.0 in (+5.1%) - 🟒 +269 mm+10.6 in (+6.1%)

Width:

1845-1928 mm72.6-75.9 in
🟒 +92 mm+3.6 in (+5.2%) - 🟒 +175 mm+6.9 in (+10.0%)
1753 mm69.0 in
πŸ”΄ -175 mm-6.9 in (-9.1%) - πŸ”΄ -92 mm-3.6 in (-5.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1237-1245 mm48.7-49.0 in
🟒 +18 mm+0.7 in (+1.5%) - 🟒 +26 mm+1.0 in (+2.1%)
1219 mm48.0 in
πŸ”΄ -26 mm-1.0 in (-2.1%) - πŸ”΄ -18 mm-0.7 in (-1.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
109 mm4.3 in

Trunk Capacity:

634 liter22.4 cu ft
-

Trunk Capacity (Max):

635 liter22.4 cu ft
🟒 +397 liter+14.0 cu ft (+166.8%)
238 liter8.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -397 liter-14.0 cu ft (-62.5%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1440-1521 kg3175-3353 lbs
πŸ”΄ -156 kg-344 lbs (-9.8%) - πŸ”΄ -75 kg-165 lbs (-4.7%)
1596 kg3519 lbs
🟒 +75 kg+165 lbs (+4.9%) - 🟒 +156 kg+344 lbs (+10.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1508-1750 kg3325-3858 lbs
-

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

19-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 19
  • 10J x 19
  • 19
20-inch rims:
  • 20
15-inch rims:
  • 8J x 15

Tire Size:

  • 245/40 R18 (W:245 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 245/40 ZR18 (W:245 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 275/35 R19 (W:275 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 285/35 R19 (W:285 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 285/35 ZR19 (W:285 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 225/70 R15 (W:225 | H:70 | D:15)

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