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Auto Talk => Head to Head => Topic started by: SVT666 on May 02, 2007, 10:30:14 AM

Poll
Question: 1997 Corvette vs. 2007 Corvette
Option 1: votes: 4
Option 2: votes: 34
Title: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: SVT666 on May 02, 2007, 10:30:14 AM
2007 for me.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: Raza on May 02, 2007, 10:33:32 AM
The C5 looks so much better and is no slouch to drive. 

Although, what would have been more interesting is ZR-1 vs. C5 Z06 vs. C6 Z06.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: 565 on May 02, 2007, 10:45:50 AM
Ah haha,  I'm so biased.


C5 all the way.  :rockon:
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: omicron on May 02, 2007, 10:46:56 AM
Easiest of the polls so far. 2007 C6, thanks
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: 565 on May 02, 2007, 10:50:59 AM
I have to say that's not the most flattering picture for the C5.

I figure this is a good comparsion pic,  press picture to press picture.

(http://www.privatewallpapers.com/wp-content/uploads/corvette-c5-12-1152.jpg)
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: SVT666 on May 02, 2007, 10:54:20 AM
Quote from: 565 on May 02, 2007, 10:50:59 AM
I have to say that's not the most flattering picture for the C5.

I figure this is a good comparsion pic,? press picture to press picture.

Sorry man.  I was using the only picture I could find that was relatively the same size.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: Tave on May 02, 2007, 11:16:06 AM
C6 all the way.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: Lebowski on May 02, 2007, 11:22:43 AM
Easiest then vs. now yet!   :rockon:
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: JYODER240 on May 02, 2007, 11:51:40 AM
I was never impressed by the C5, I haven't driven the C6 but i've heard its better and it looks better so it gets my vote.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: the Teuton on May 02, 2007, 12:18:21 PM
Five...hundred horsepower...

(http://www.masterpiecepumpkins.com/Graphics/DrEvil%20_orig.JPG)

Mwahahahaha!
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: J86 on May 02, 2007, 12:56:46 PM
easy one for me too, new one looks great!
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: Raghavan on May 02, 2007, 12:58:49 PM
C6
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: Onslaught on May 02, 2007, 03:14:26 PM
Let's see. More power, better interior and good looks. C6 for me.
The only thing I miss are the pop-up headlamps.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: 850CSi on May 02, 2007, 03:25:28 PM
C6.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: goldenlover1101 on May 02, 2007, 03:51:13 PM
Easy. C6 is beautiful and the Z06 is absolutely awesome. The old one was nice, but the new one is lightyears ahead.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: sandertheshark on May 02, 2007, 05:16:06 PM
C6.  Because a base C6 is faster than a C5 Z06
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: ro51092 on May 02, 2007, 05:29:17 PM
C6
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: nickdrinkwater on May 02, 2007, 06:11:50 PM
The new one looks less like a boat.  I definitely prefer it, it looks awesome IMO.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: TheIntrepid on May 02, 2007, 07:31:01 PM
C6.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: MidnightDave on May 02, 2007, 09:06:40 PM
I voted C6, although the C5 was a revolutionary evolution of that vehicle and substantially better than the C4, where IMO the C6 is a gradual improvement on an American Icon that will always be on my "fave" list mostly regardless of year, (just can't do 74-81).
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: The Pirate on May 02, 2007, 09:11:26 PM
C5 all the way!


I love the C4 as well, the LT1/4 cars in particular.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: SVT_Power on May 02, 2007, 09:17:23 PM
Hard choice...I loved the C5. The C6's styling has grown on me alot since seeing it first, but I think it looks rather generically like a sportscar somehow. So C5 for me
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: Secret Chimp on May 02, 2007, 09:32:39 PM
I can't stand the C5's styling, especially the front. Everybody was all "zomg no popup headlights" with the C6, but the already plain front end combined with no normal lights gave it about zero character.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: S204STi on May 02, 2007, 09:56:30 PM
Without a doubt, the C6.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: chevyguy06 on May 03, 2007, 09:17:19 AM
2007 by far.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: 565 on May 03, 2007, 10:11:17 AM
Quote from: sandertheshark on May 02, 2007, 05:16:06 PM
C6.? Because a base C6 is faster than a C5 Z06

The 2008 C6 has got a chance of beating the C5 Z06, but the current C6 runs about on par with 2001 Z06's but can't match 2002+ Z06's.  Despite similar rated HP, C6's dyno around the 330-340rwhp range while C5 Z06's dyno about 350-360rwhp.  In terms of the best 1/4 mile recorded by owners, the best C6 stands at around 12.2 in the quarter or so, while the best C5 Z06's have slipped in at around 11.8 or so.  Pretty much on average C5 Z06's run the quarter about .5 seconds faster through the quarter at about a couple of MPH's higher.

Title: Re: Then vs. Now 3
Post by: CMan on May 03, 2007, 08:12:39 PM
C6>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>to the millionth power...C5.