Is a Corvette faster than a Camaro?
Yes. Corvettes are generally faster than Camaros across most trims, and the speed gap widens with the higher-performance variants.
To understand why, this article compares core performance metrics—acceleration, top speed, and track capability—across representative current and recent models, while also noting changes in model availability as of 2025. The Corvette lineup (including mid-engine C8 variants like the Stingray, Z06, and E-Ray) emphasizes higher power and advanced aerodynamics, whereas the Camaro has focused on strong V8 performance and lighter weight, with production evolving in recent years.
Performance snapshot
These benchmarks reflect typical, street-legal configurations and published figures from Chevrolet and independent tests. Actual results vary with transmission choice, options, weather, and elevation.
- 0-60 mph times: Corvette Stingray is typically around 2.9–3.0 seconds; Camaro SS generally around 4.0–4.2 seconds; Camaro ZL1 about 3.5 seconds; Corvette Z06 about 2.6–2.8 seconds.
- Top speed and aero: Most Corvettes deliver higher top speeds and more aggressive aero packages than the Camaro in its\nhigh-performance trims; the Z06 pushes especially hard with advanced aerodynamics, while the Camaro’s fastest versions are strong but usually not tops in class.
- Track capability: Corvette Z06 and E-Ray offer top-tier track performance; Camaro ZL1 1LE is track-focused and competitive, but tends to trail the Z06 on most circuits.
Across these metrics, the Corvette lineup generally outperforms the Camaro in straight-line speed and high-speed stability, with the notable exception that Camaro models can deliver compelling handling and value at lower price points.
Model-by-model context
Understanding the comparison requires looking at specific models and years. Below is a concise view of how the main configurations stack up as of the mid-2020s. Note that Camaro production wound down after the 2024 model year, while the Corvette remains in active production with ongoing enhancements.
: Stingray 0-60 roughly 2.9–3.0 s; Camaro SS around 4.0–4.2 s. Transmission choice matters (8-speed dual-clutch vs. 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic). Corvette generally pulls ahead in acceleration and top speed, while Camaro offers strong, accessible performance. : Z06 0-60 around 2.6–2.8 s; ZL1 around 3.5 s. Z06 benefits from the LT6 V8, lightweight and advanced aero; Camaro ZL1 remains a formidable drag-strip and road-racing proposition but typically cannot match Z06’s outright pace. : Corvette remains Chevrolet’s high-performance benchmark with ongoing development across variants; Camaro production ended after 2024, limiting new-model options. For speed-focused buyers, Corvette variants offer the premier performance while Camaros still appeal for value and enthusiast appeal.
Bottom line: If speed and track capability are the goal, the Corvette typically leads. Camaros remain compelling for their price-to-performance ratio and driving feel, but they generally don’t match the Corvette’s top-tier acceleration and top-end speed in standard, street-legal configurations as of 2025.
Summary
Across the main configurations through the mid-2020s, Corvettes are faster than Camaros in most speed metrics, especially in the high-performance Z06 and hybrid E-Ray variants. The Camaro offers strong performance and value, with a more approachable entry price and, historically, manual transmission availability, but it does not routinely exceed Corvette benchmarks in acceleration, top speed, or track performance. As of 2025, Camaro production has winding down, while the Corvette line continues to evolve with new powertrains and aero tech.
