Chevrolet Corvette vs. Rivian R1T
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette and Rivian R1T 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 Corvette and the Rivian R1T.
In comparing the Chevrolet Corvette's and the Rivian R1T's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Rivian R1T has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette's and the Rivian R1T's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Corvette loses 39.2 percent of its value and the Rivian R1T loses 52.8 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Corvette retains 13.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Rivian R1T.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Corvette’s base engine makes 495 horsepower, and the Rivian R1T base engine makes 533 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Rivian R1T has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$123,259 - $164,742
Starting MSRP:
$111,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
$108,400
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
$104,900 - $111,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$69,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
905
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,157
# Good or Great Deals:
207
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$42,966
Depreciation %:
38.4%
Resale Value $:
$68,934
Residual Value %:
61.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
34.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
31.2% - 38.4%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$38,450
Depreciation %:
55%
Resale Value $:
$31,450
Residual Value %:
45%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
N/A
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
6.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Rivian R1T Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Corvette
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Rivian R1T
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
1.6 - 1.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
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3 out of / 8Ranking
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4 out of / 28Ranking
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7 out of / 28Ranking
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9 out of / 28Ranking
14 out of / 28Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 17Rivian R1T Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
54.1 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
E-Ray
Rivian R1T Trim Levels
Adventure, Launch Edition
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 / 175000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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:
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:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
495 hp @ 6450 rpm
Torque:
465 foot-lbs @ 5150 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.123 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
533 hp
Torque:
610 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1764 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
296 / 444 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:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
270 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
106 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
16 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:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
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:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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:
12.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Cargo Space:
11.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4026 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
48.6 inches
Length:
184.6 inches
Wheelbase:
107.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
7148 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
78.2 inches
Length:
217.1 inches
Wheelbase:
135.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/30ZR20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/55R21
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
Green
Cacti Green
Orange
Amplify Orange Tintcoat
Red
Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat / Torch Red
Silver
Silver Flare Metallic
White
Arctic White
Yellow
Accelerate Yellow Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight
Blue
Rivian Blue
Gray
El Cap Granite / Limestone
Green
Forest Green
Orange
Not available
Red
Red Canyon
Silver
LA Silver
White
Glacier White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Sky Cool Gray
Red
Adrenaline Red
Green
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black Mountain
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Green
Forest Edge
White
Ocean Coast
