2021 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2021 Tesla Model S
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette and 2021 Tesla Model S contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette and the 2021 Tesla Model S.
When we compare the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette's and the 2021 Tesla Model S's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage in the areas of resale value and overall quality score. The 2021 Tesla Model S has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette's and the 2021 Tesla Model S's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Tesla Model S is a better car than the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette.
Pricing: A used 2021 Chevrolet Corvette ranges from $64,996 to $84,395 while a used 2021 Tesla Model S is priced between $45,992 to $78,765.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette loses 27.4 percent of its value and the 2021 Tesla Model S loses 59.5 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette retains 32.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Tesla Model S.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Corvette is 8.2 out of 10 while the Tesla Model S's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Corvette being ranked 4 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars and the Tesla Model S being ranked 2 out of 26 Best Electric Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Corvette is 7.6 out of 10. For the Tesla Model S the reliability rating is 9.4 out of 10. This gives the Tesla Model S an advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Corvette.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette’s base engine makes 490 horsepower, and the 2021 Tesla Model S base engine makes 518 horsepower. The Corvette is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. The Model S is rated to deliver an average of 124 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 391 miles.This gives the 2021 Tesla Model S the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette the advantage in maximum range. The Corvette uses premium unleaded, and the Model S uses electricity.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$59,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$92,977
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$41,750 - $500,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$69,420
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$74,660
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$69,420 - $79,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$74,315
Price Range:
$64,996 - $84,395
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$90,285
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$37,076 - $296,883
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
240
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
14,098
# Good or Great Deals:
71
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$61,216
Price Range:
$45,992 - $78,765
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$71,926
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$61,216 - $82,635
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
192
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
37,373
# Good or Great Deals:
97
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Chevrolet Corvette
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
14.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
9.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
5.7 - 14.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Tesla Model S
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1 - 20.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
608.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
342.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
76.2 - 608.3
Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
4 out of / 41Ranking
4 out of / 41Ranking
11 out of / 41Ranking
11 out of / 41Ranking
16 out of / 41Ranking
23 out of / 32Tesla Model S Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 26Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
2021 Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
Not yet available
2021 Tesla Model S Trim Levels
Long Range, Long Range Plus, Performance, Plaid
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 150000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
490 hp @ 6450 rpm
Torque:
465 foot-lbs @ 5150 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.139 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
518 hp
Torque:
487 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.107 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 27 / 19
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
278 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
124 / 115 / 120
Range (city/hwy):
391 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
12 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
26.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3535 lbs
Width:
76.1 inches
Height:
48.6 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4852 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
196 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Elkhart Lake Blue Metallic / Rapid Blue
Brown
Zeus Bronze Metallic
Gray
Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic / Shadow Gray Metallic
Orange
Sebring Orange Tintcoat
Red
Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat / Torch Red
Silver
Silver Flare Metallic
White
Arctic White
Yellow
Accelerate Yellow Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Red Multi-Coat
Silver
Midnight Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Sky Cool Gray
Red
Adrenaline Red
Beige
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Beige
Cream
White
Black and White
