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1998 Chevy Corvette Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 1998 Chevrolet Corvette comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
BMW Z3 |
Porsche Boxster |
| MSRP |
$37,995.00 |
$39,700.00 |
$36,200.00 |
$41,000.00 |
| Destination |
$565.00 |
$595.00 |
$570.00 |
$775.00 |
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Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
BMW Z3 |
Porsche Boxster |
| Standard Engine |
5.7L 345hp V8 |
2.3L 185hp I4 |
2.8L 189hp I6 |
2.5L 201hp H6 |
| Horsepower |
345 @ 5600 RPM |
185 @ 5300 RPM |
189 @ 5300 RPM |
201 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque |
350 @ 4400 RPM |
200 @ 4800 RPM |
203 @ 3950 RPM |
181 @ 4500 RPM |
| Valves |
2 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
5665 |
2295 |
2793 |
2480 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.9 X 3.6 |
3.6 X 3.5 |
3.3 X 3.3 |
3.4 X 2.8 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.1:1 |
8.8:1 |
10.2:1 |
11:1 |
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Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
BMW Z3 |
Porsche Boxster |
| City (mpg) |
17 |
22 |
19 |
19 |
| Highway (mpg) |
25 |
30 |
26 |
27 |
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Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
BMW Z3 |
Porsche Boxster |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3245.2 |
3035.8 |
2844 |
2821.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
104.5 |
94.5 |
96.3 |
95.2 |
| Length (in.) |
179.7 |
157.3 |
158.5 |
171 |
| Width (in.) |
73.6 |
67.5 |
66.6 |
70.1 |
| Height (in.) |
47.7 |
50.7 |
50.7 |
50.8 |
| Track Front (in.) |
62 |
58.6 |
55.6 |
57.7 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
62.1 |
58.5 |
58.8 |
60.2 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
BMW Z3 |
Porsche Boxster |
| Standard Seating |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
37.8 |
37.4 |
37.6 |
38.2 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
42.7 |
42.7 |
41.8 |
N/A |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
55.3 |
51.7 |
51.7 |
51.7 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
54.2 |
54.7 |
N/A |
53.4 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
BMW Z3 |
Porsche Boxster |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
N/A |
43.8 |
47 |
N/A |
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Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
BMW Z3 |
Porsche Boxster |
| Front Suspension |
wishbone |
wishbone |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
trailing |
multi-link |
| Tires |
245/45R17 |
205/55R16 |
225/50R16 |
205/55R16 |
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Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
BMW Z3 |
Porsche Boxster |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
BMW Z3 |
Porsche Boxster |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
BMW Z3 |
Porsche Boxster |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
BMW Z3 |
Porsche Boxster |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
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Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
BMW Z3 |
Porsche Boxster |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
BMW Z3 |
Porsche Boxster |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
BMW Z3 |
Porsche Boxster |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
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Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
BMW Z3 |
Porsche Boxster |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Chevrolet Corvette |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 |
BMW Z3 |
Porsche Boxster |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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