USA vs USA — 1963 vs 2019
| Corvette C2 Sting Ray Coupe | Corvette C7 ZR1 LT5 Supercharged | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 360 hp | 755 hp |
| Torque | 352 lb-ft | 715 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 5,359 cc | 6,162 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6 sec | 2.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 143 mph | 212 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 14.1 sec | 10.6 sec |
| Weight | 3,050 lbs | 3,524 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,710 mm |
| Length | 4,445 mm | 4,514 mm |
| Units Produced | 117,964 | 2,953 |
| Original MSRP | $4,252 | $121,000 |
| Value (Excellent) | $250,000 | $200,000 |
| Collectibility | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Rarity | 5/10 | 8/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette C2 Sting Ray Coupe brings lighter weight, stronger collectibility, better value to the table, and the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1 LT5 Supercharged answers with more power, quicker acceleration, higher top speed. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
Few model names carry as much weight as the Chevrolet Corvette. The 1963 and 2019 iterations represent different chapters in this storied nameplate's history, each reflecting the priorities and technologies of its era. The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1 LT5 Supercharged holds a clear advantage in raw power with 755 hp compared to 360 hp, a 395-horsepower difference that shapes the driving experience. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Chevrolet Corvette uses a V8 OHV (small-block) displacing 5,359 cc, while the Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1 relies on a V8 OHV Supercharged with 6,162 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1 LT5 Supercharged edges ahead at 2.9 seconds versus 5.6 seconds. The Chevrolet Corvette carries a weight advantage, tipping the scales 474 lbs lighter. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 2,953 units built, the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1 LT5 Supercharged is considerably scarcer than the Chevrolet Corvette's 117,964 examples.