I took my 95 out for a drive yesterday and decided to stop by a dealership where I had seen a red C5 sitting on the lot. The C5 turned out to be an 02 Z06. The dealer gave me the keys and off I went. About a mile down the road, a Ruby C4 made a right turn so I decided to follow. We had a blast driving down this twisty road. The driver of the Ruby C4 signaled a right turn then gave a nice wave just before making the turn. I went down the road a little further then turned around. On the way back without anyone in front of me, I was able to open the Z06 up a little more.

We always say how much we prefer our C4's over the C5's but I have to admit, that Z06 had a s*#t load of more power and handled better than my 95 LT1. I love my C4 but now I realize that a Z06 will definitely be sitting in my driveway sometime in the future. I doubt it will be the one I drove yesterday though since the dealer was asking 42,800 for it.

 

:iagree: I felt the same way after I drove an EB Z06.....awesome! :steering: :seeya

 

I gotta say I love my C4s.

On the other hand anyone that says the C5 doesn't compare hasn't driven a Z06. The unique thing is that the more you drive one, the more you appreciate it.

I imagine the same can be said about all the bad mouthing of the C6.

 

The Z06 may well out handle my car, but it doesn't out power me. For well less than the cost of a Z06 you can make your 95 outrun one. There is nothing quite like the look of a Z06 owners face when you flat out walk away from them on in the 1/4.

By that same token there is probably nothing quite like the look on a C4 owner's face when a Z06 beats EVERYBODY by 6 seconds on an autocross course.

It's all a matter of personal preference really. Personally I never liked the look of the C5 that much and I really don't care for the FRC. That makes the Z06 just out of the question in my book, I don't care how it performs. I have to be able to look at the car I'm driving. The same reason I will never own a Porsche. It's a warmed over VW bug, period.

My C4 handles good enough for me. I don't really every push it's limits, what I'm looking for is brute acceleration. Whatever floats your boat. :cheers:

 

that whole you can make your c4 just as fast is bs. ls1's are far better engines than lt1's unless you get a killer deal on a c4 its not worth it. i love my c4 but you really can't say that a c4 is better. i haven't had the chance to drive a c5 yet so i can't compare the handling between the two. but also being a camaro owner and being on those forums and seeing the gains that an ls1 has compared to the lt1 with similar parts the ls1 would blow the lt1 out of the water any day of the week and twice on sunday. i have nothing against c4's, lt1 or even l98's just stating the facts.

 

It's all a matter of personal taste. I've had two C4's and a C5. I liked them all for different reasons. Now I have a C4 and a C3. I'll likely pick up another C5 when the prices bottom out, but only because I'd like to get one of each generation. If I could only have one ot the other though? I'd stick with the C4.

 

comparing your 95 LT1 to a C5 is one thing, but to a Z06 is another. Of course the Z06 will out perform your 95. a Z06 next to a ZR1 would make more sense, with a z06 still prob slightly better overall. Now if you take your 95 to a base c5, things tighten up a bit. Yes you can make your c4 as fast as a c5 or even a z06. the c5 has a handling advantage, but i dont think motor or handling is night and day different between the two. Some of my drag race buddies have LS1s and race with LS1s (vettes and F-bodies)and they do respond well, but to say that you cant put a c4 inline with an LS1 without spending a ton of cash seems a bit off. i agree with nathan, the c5 style doesnt do much for me, especially the frc. if you like the c5 style, get it, or a z06...but if you are like me, and prefer the c4 look, mod yours, or get an LT4 or LT5. id base your decision more on which look you like better and which is more fun to drive, not by hp numbers. c4s arent that far off a c5, and you can make them just as good or better....especially a LT4 or LT5.

 

Truth be told, it is all a matter of personal taste. You could take a 1970 Nova and make it faster than any of the Corvettes, but in the end, you still have a Nova. I had a choice of a C5 and a C4, and I chose the C4. Regardless of what is faster, my car has personality, and that personality is what I bought and love. I own a Vette, and that's all that matters.

 

:bs

Care to back that statement up with something more intelligent?

 

C'mon guys, not the Vette v. Porsche thing again! :sleep: :U :leaving:

 

I like each generation for different reasons. I could have got a c5 when i bought my 94, but i wanted a c4, it was the car that made me fall in love with vettes, i will definataly be getting a c5 in the near future though, but i will never let go of the c4. The c4 has has the sleek sports car look that i love, and the c5 is more european which i also love, what am i talking about anyway, i love all vettes hopefully i can have one from each generation someday.

 

:iagree:

 

I cant help it, I love vettes from all generations! :crazy:

 

i love the look of c4's over c5's. i love c4's period. but if lt1's were a better motor then there much be a much better product lines and businesses supporting the growth of technology for them. you have only one upgrade for a intake manifold. wow. opti's are crap. you really have to port the hell out of the heads to make them worth anything. lt1 editing shops are nonexistant compared to ls1's. c4's are awesome cars in many ways, but i seriously think that a c5 is a better car and has more potential. but if you are going to leave it stock, keep the c4, they too are an excellent vehicle just like any vette.


[Modified by pr0zac, 10:24 PM 4/29/2004]

 

Another thing, how many of us can take a C-4 or a Big Butt to the
absolute 10 tenths limit all the time. I am a big fan of apex cutting,
and in either car I dont think I can reach (and stay) at the
limit consistently. The difference in that limit is something that
very few can notice. :steering:

 

Yeah, well, your not supposed to! Now pick a side, and be loyal :lol:

I don't get this, either.. I love C3's lines, C5's appearance while they are driving down the road, and the C4's style/interior and overall look. I was about 5 hours from owning a C5 before I bought my '95.. It just DID IT for me :cheers:

 

This statement somewhat illustrates my point. When I bought my C4 I could have just as easily bought a C5 but didn't because I like the styling of the C4 better. Given the fact that I didn't or don't particularly care for the rear end on a C5, I dismissed that generation as not my idea of a Corvette.

Most of us buy Vettes because of... their heritage, raw power, and handling performance to name a few. Now that I've actually driven a Z06, I have to reconsider my initial thoughts of the C5 generation as a whole. I would have to admit that if I were to actually purchase a C5 then it would most definitely be a Z06. The straight line acceleration and performance from the stock engine deserves respect. However, just as equally impressive is it's cornering / performance capabilities. I love straight line performance as in drag racing and have been planning out the mods for my C4 prior to my entry into that arena. At the same time though, I love driving mountain roads with lots of tight turns especially in a car that eats them for lunch.

The Z06 is such a car.... awesome straight line performance "stock" and excellent handling capabilities. Will I sell my C4 to get one... not on your life. However, now that I've driven a C5 Z06, I'm not so inclined to "dismiss" the C5 gen. as a viable option regardless of how much I prefer the C4 styling and cockpit feel.

I can't speak of the C4 LT4 or ZR1 or any other C5 other than the Z06 but I can say this much.... the C5 Z06's should not be dismissed lightly. They are an awesome car, big butt included.




[Modified by LuvMyVette, 10:21 PM 4/29/2004]

 

Well I simply like the features of my C4 better than those of a C5; it's a matter of taste.

And it doesn't take a ton of $$ to make your C4 run down the 1/4 mile with a bone stock C5, simple bolt-ons will get the job done. My time slips over the past three seasons have shown that. It's just that it's getting harder to line up against a bone stock C5 any more.

However, there are some fine looking C5s and C4 along with earlier years at the local track on a regular basis and, though most are quicker than my C4, I can admire them all.

 

If you like the power and handling of the Z06, but like the looks of the C4 better, then I might suggest you go drive a ZR-1. On the other hand, maybe you shouldn't, because then you will want one. :yesnod:

 

:iagree: