Chevrolet Camaro vs. Chevrolet Corvette
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Camaro and the Chevrolet Corvette.
In comparing the Chevrolet Camaro's and the Chevrolet Corvette's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Camaro has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Camaro's and the Chevrolet Corvette's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette is a better car than the Chevrolet Camaro.
Pricing: A used 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ranges from $36,102 to $96,997 while a used 2024 Chevrolet Corvette is priced between $81,572 to $179,990. For a new model, the Chevrolet Camaro's price is between $40,076 and $81,641, with the Chevrolet Corvette priced between $80,972 and $166,023.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Camaro loses 37.8 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Corvette loses 35.1 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Corvette retains 2.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Camaro.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Camaro is 7.7 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Corvette's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Camaro being ranked 5 out of 9 Best Convertibles and the Chevrolet Corvette being ranked 3 out of 27 Best Luxury Convertibles.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Camaro is 7.3 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Corvette the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Corvette a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Camaro.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Camaro’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Corvette base engine makes 490 horsepower. The Camaro is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. The Corvette is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 463 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Camaro the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Corvette. The Camaro uses regular unleaded, and the Corvette uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Camaro has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$40,076 - $81,641
Starting MSRP:
$36,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$34,022
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$28,985 - $42,970
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$80,972 - $166,023
Starting MSRP:
$75,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$102,671
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$46,440 - $273,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$58,789
Price Range:
$36,102 - $96,997
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$50,979
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$35,475 - $58,789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
133
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6,015
# Good or Great Deals:
55
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$115,367
Price Range:
$81,572 - $179,990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$126,819
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$63,681 - $273,789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,120
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,089
# Good or Great Deals:
286
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$14,263
Depreciation %:
38.7%
Resale Value $:
$22,637
Residual Value %:
61.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)
29.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)
23.9% - 44.3%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$25,722
Depreciation %:
34.2%
Resale Value $:
$49,578
Residual Value %:
65.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
30.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
8.9% - 50.9%
Chevrolet Camaro Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Camaro
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
8.9 - 15.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Corvette
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
15.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
12.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
10.1 - 17.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 6.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.8 - 13.4
Chevrolet Camaro Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 3Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
8 out of / 14Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 15Ranking
14 out of / 15Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 41Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 41Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 41Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 41Ranking
17 out of / 41Ranking
17 out of / 32Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Chevrolet Camaro Trim Levels
LT, LT1, SS, ZL1
Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
Stingray, Z06
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
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
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
284 foot-lbs @ 5300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.091 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
490 hp @ 6450 rpm
Torque:
465 foot-lbs @ 5150 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.135 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 26 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
16 / 25 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
296 / 463 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
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
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
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
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.4 inches
Cargo Space:
7.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.0 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3684 lbs
Width:
74.7 inches
Height:
52.9 inches
Length:
188.3 inches
Wheelbase:
110.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3637 lbs
Width:
76.1 inches
Height:
48.6 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Panther Black Metallic Tintcoat
Blue
Riptide Blue Metallic / Riverside Blue Metallic
Gray
Sharkskin Metallic
Orange
Vivid Orange Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat / Red Hot
White
Summit White
Yellow
Nitro Yellow Metallic
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Carbon Flash Metallic
Blue
Rapid Blue / Riptide Blue Metallic
Gray
Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic / Hypersonic Gray Metallic / Sea Wolf Gray Tricoat
Orange
Amplify Orange Tintcoat
Red
Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat / Torch Red
White
Arctic White
Yellow
Accelerate Yellow Metallic
Green
Cacti Green
Silver
Silver Flare Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Medium Ash Gray
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Sky Cool Gray
Red
Adrenaline Red