Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 vs. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 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 ZL1 and the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.
When comparing the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1's and the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1's and the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a better car than the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 loses 42.9 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray loses 33.4 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray retains 9.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Camaro is 7.9 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Corvette's quality rating is 8.9 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Camaro being ranked 3 out of 6 Best Convertibles and the Chevrolet Corvette being ranked 2 out of 25 Best Luxury Convertibles.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Camaro is 7.4 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Corvette the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Corvette an advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Camaro.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1’s base engine makes 650 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray base engine makes 490 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
78100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
33922
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
28400 - 42970
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
81375 - 109789
Starting MSRP:
77000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
87986
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
56100 - 224900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
86423
Price Range:
65178 - 132267
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
38592
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
31358 - 48242
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
20
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
67227
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
67227 - 67227
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
33756
Depreciation %:
0.43221783
Resale Value $:
44344
Residual Value %:
0.56778217
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)
0.3300072
Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)
0.2836078 - 0.43221783
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
25806
Depreciation %:
0.3351423
Resale Value $:
51194
Residual Value %:
0.6648577
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.32185613
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.25230078 - 0.50263852
Chevrolet Camaro Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
14.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
8.4 - 23.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
22.0
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
19.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
13.0 - 29.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3604771946686436
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.4 - 16.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Chevrolet Camaro Rankings
Ranking
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3 out of / 14Ranking
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3 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 14Ranking
13 out of / 14Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 40Ranking
1 out of / 40Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
3 out of / 40Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 40Ranking
7 out of / 16Ranking
9 out of / 25Ranking
11 out of / 40Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
16 out of / 40Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Chevrolet Camaro Trim Levels
LT, LT1, SS
Other Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
Z06, ZR1
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:
650 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
650 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.158 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:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
266 / 380 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
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:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
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:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
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:
4120 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
52.6 inches
Length:
190.2 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:
20.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/30R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Riptide Blue Metallic
Green
Roswell Green Metallic
Orange
Sebring Orange Tintcoat
Purple
Hysteria Purple Metallic
Red
Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat / Torch Red
Silver
Blade Silver Metallic
White
Arctic White
Yellow
Competition Yellow Tintcoat Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Sky Cool Gray
Red
Adrenaline Red
