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2021 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 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 area of resale value. The 2021 Tesla Model S has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, overall quality score 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.

2021 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2021 Tesla Model S Pricing

A used 2021 Chevrolet Corvette ranges from $71,991 to $93,476 while a used 2021 Tesla Model S is priced between $54,958 to $95,414.

2021 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2021 Tesla Model S Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette loses 22.7 percent of its value and the 2021 Tesla Model S loses 52.3 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette retains 29.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Tesla Model S.

2021 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2021 Tesla Model S Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Corvette is 8.1 out of 10 while the Tesla Model S's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Corvette being ranked 2 out of 21 Best Luxury 2-seater Cars and the Tesla Model S being ranked 1 out of 27 Best Electric Cars.

2021 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2021 Tesla Model S Reliability Rating

iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Corvette is 7.5 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.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

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Used Asking Price:

$71,991 - $93,476

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

22.7%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$54,958 - $95,414

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

52.3%

Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

9.4 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Chevrolet Corvette Rankings

Luxury Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower

1 / 25

Best American Luxury 2-seater Cars

1 / 4

Best American Luxury Coupes

1 / 4

Best American Luxury Sports Cars

1 / 4

Best American Luxury Hatchbacks

1 / 3

Luxury Sports Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 40

Luxury Coupes with the Most Horsepower

2 / 33

Luxury Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value

2 / 25

Best Luxury 2-seater Cars

2 / 21

Luxury 2-seater Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 21

Best Luxury Sports Cars

3 / 40

Luxury Sports Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 40

Luxury Coupes with Best Resale Value

3 / 33

Luxury 2-seater Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 21

Most Comfortable Luxury Hatchbacks

4 / 25

Most Comfortable Luxury 2-seater Cars

4 / 21

Most Affordable Luxury 2-seater Cars

4 / 15

Best Luxury Coupes

5 / 33

Best Luxury Hatchbacks

5 / 25

Best Luxury Hatchbacks for Tall People

6 / 25

Best Luxury 2-seater Cars for Tall People

9 / 21

Most Affordable Luxury Hatchbacks

9 / 21

Most Affordable Luxury Sports Cars

11 / 32

Most Comfortable Luxury Sports Cars

12 / 40

Most Comfortable Luxury Coupes

13 / 33

Most Affordable Luxury Coupes

14 / 29

Best Luxury Coupes for Tall People

15 / 33

Best Luxury Sports Cars for Tall People

16 / 40

Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars

18 / 40

Tesla Model S Rankings

Best Electric Cars

1 / 27

Most Reliable Electric Cars

1 / 27

Best Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 15

Most Reliable Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 15

Best Electric Luxury Hatchbacks

1 / 6

Electric Luxury Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value

1 / 6

Electric Luxury Hatchbacks with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 6

Electric Luxury Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower

1 / 6

Longest Range Electric Luxury Hatchbacks

1 / 6

Best American Electric Cars

1 / 5

Best Electric Luxury Large Cars

1 / 4

Electric Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 4

Electric Luxury Large Cars with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 4

Electric Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 4

Longest Range Electric Luxury Large Cars

1 / 4

Most Affordable Electric Luxury Large Cars

1 / 4

Best American Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 3

Best American Electric Luxury Hatchbacks

1 / 1

Best American Electric Luxury Large Cars

1 / 1

Electric Cars with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 27

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 27

Longest Range Luxury Electric Cars

2 / 15

Luxury Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 15

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 15

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 15

Most Comfortable Electric Luxury Large Cars

2 / 4

Most Comfortable Electric Luxury Hatchbacks

3 / 6

Most Affordable Electric Luxury Hatchbacks

3 / 5

Best Electric Luxury Large Cars for Tall People

3 / 4

Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 27

Best Electric Luxury Hatchbacks for Tall People

4 / 6

Most Comfortable Luxury Electric Cars

6 / 15

Most Affordable Luxury Electric Cars

6 / 14

Most Comfortable Electric Cars

8 / 27

Best Luxury Electric Cars for Tall People

8 / 15

Most Affordable Electric Cars

10 / 18

Best Electric Cars for Tall People

11 / 27

Available 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

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

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 Specifications

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

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple Car Play:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Safety Equipment

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 Equipment

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

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