Performance Review: Chevrolet Corvette C4 350 - [1984]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Chevrolet Corvette Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Chevrolet Corvette C4 350 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1984. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S QV and the 1984 Audi Quattro Sport 2.2 T.This particular Chevrolet Corvette has a 5733cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Corvette shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Corvette's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1448 kgs (3192 lbs) this makes the Chevrolet Corvette C4 350 in the same weight category as the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Chevrolet Corvette shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 5733cc 16V V8 engine produces 205 bhp (152 kW) @ 4300 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 290 lb-ft (393.1 Nm) @ 2800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Chevrolet Corvette you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Coupe (166.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chevrolet Corvette.

The Chevrolet Corvette has a Power to weight ratio of 141.5 bhp per ton and 200.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1984 Corvette competing with the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Coupe (166.4 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Lexus ES 350 (166.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Chevrolet Corvette generating around 200.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2000 Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 (225.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2015 Mercedes A Class 45 AMG 4Matic 2.0 Turbo (225.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.9 secs, this made the Chevrolet Corvette C4 350 as fast as the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (6.70 secs) the 2017 Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.70 secs) the 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop 3.6L V6 (6.70 secs) the or the 2012 Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati 1.4 Turbo (6.70 secs). This Chevrolet Corvette C4 350 is also faster than the 2017 Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 (6.80 secs) the 2015 Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo (6.80 secs) the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Countrman (6.80 secs) the and the 2010 Volkswagen-VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI DSG (6.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Corvette and the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Coupe

When talking about the performance of the Chevrolet Corvette on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.69 secs @ 87.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Coupe (15.62 secs), the 1975 Lotus Esprit S1 2.0 (15.62 secs), and the 1990 Toyota MR2 Mk2 Turbo Rev 1 (15.63 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1984 version of the Chevrolet Corvette C4 350 has a maximum speed of 150mph.

Top Speed of the 1984 Corvette equals the 2013 Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 (161 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1984 Chevrolet Corvette C4 350 then how about the 2013 Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 (161 mph), the 2013 Porsche Panamera Diesel 3.0 V6 Turbo (161 mph), or the 2011 Radical SR3 SL 2.0 Turbo (161 mph).

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1984 Corvette Rivals List.

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