Comparison ZR1 vs Z06 vs C6 - 400 HP factory Corvettes from 3 Generations. An in depth review.

An in depth look at 3 special Corvettes and how the 400 Hp club experience differs with each one. A 1993 ZR-1 vs a 2004 Z06 and a 2005 Baseline Corvette. Still in the same family but very different approaches to the 400 Hp club.

[@OCDRex11]

I have a CE 2004 Z06. Just got done buffing and ceramic coating it. Has coils, new endlinks, track tires, Sparco fixed seats and 6-point harnesses. Two days from now will be my first track day and I cannot wait! Hopefully three days from now I still have the same car without a totaled title, lol.

[@drewmorg.]

Hope u made it there buddy lol

[@OCDRex11]

@@drewmorg. I did, and it was freaking amazing! I was running with much faster and newer cars. In particular, a guy with an 800hp Mercedes AMG (sedan) came up to me after a run and asked if I had 800hp in my car. I laughed and said, "No, I just know how to drive" lol. He didn't like that answer but then smiled. These cars handle absolutely amazing. The only time I lost position was on the straights. I then caught those people in the twisties. I haven't made it back since though. That makes me sad. But hopefully I can again soon.

[@colonelleblanc2594]

C5 Z06 is hands down the quickest of the 3 400 horsepower club Vettes. Was a monster from the factory, and a little faster than the 1st gen viper)

[@colonelleblanc2594]

@@OCDRex11 I used to flip cars for a living and would buy a V8 sports car to drive for 6 months or so. 2007 C6 was my favorite.

[@Stinger430]

What a fantastic idea for a video! I know the C5 & C6 are more capable cars, but I'll have that ZR-1 all day long. It's beautiful and strange and rare. I wish I had the money back in the 1990s to buy one. Not because it's rare, but because I just love it I think it's perfect! I'd never let it go and it would probably have 200,000 miles on it by now, haha. Thanks again for a great video.

[@drewmorg.]

I've watched hundreds of Corvette reviews and just when I think KZbin is out of suggestions for me this GEM of a video pops up. I have been trying to find a comparison like this for a while. Very well done, and from the perspective that interests me the most -- the Enthustiast. I wish the C6 car was manual but you didn't let that bother you or drag down the review. We can still infer the experience even when comparing it to the other cars. Excellent and unique video here.

[@EnthusiastTV]

I appreciate you watching and the kind words!

[@sunburn8640]

The Corvette Zeee R1 is undeniably and proudly American. If the Brits and some Canadians want to call our ZR1 a ZedR1 we need to continue to correct them and show them the way

[@Trebor-gw8lt]

But it’s actually British! The LT5 was designed and engineered by Lotus. Get your tea and crumpets out. 😁

[@BRAINFxck10]

@@Trebor-gw8ltGM and Lotus also Lotus didn’t build them they were built by Mercury Marine in Oklahoma

[@FirebirdDude]

Good video! I love the rawness of the ZR-1 and its tantalizing sound which is why I own a ZR-1.

[@driving_in_YYC]

Super comparison Jeff! Your broad experience across all makes of cars makes your views very objective. Outstanding work once again.

[@t.l.robinson2162]

The C-4 and the C-6 are absolutely beautiful.

[@failranch9542]

What happened to the seats in the C5? C4 had spectacular seats. It’s like GM just said, meh…seats are overrated. Give ‘em a milk crate.

[@lukehelpmetakethisdangmaskoff]

You beat me to the punch lol! The '90 to '93 (I believe) seats are awesome! They dumbed them down in '94 and '95, not sure why.

[@BRAINFxck10]

Too many fat old guys couldn’t fit in the C4 so they made the seats flat and wide

[@C5Zthings]

Yeah I can’t believe the downgrade of seats bro😅. I have a c5z and my buddy has a c4 and his seats are like top of the line compared to mine💀

[@william..7782]

Nice presentation Jeff. I have a 40th ZR-1 also, #182 of 245 built. Extremely rare and a raped ape to drive.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Great comparison. The c5 z06 is a violent experience. The zr1 and base c6 are fast 💨 as well. The z06 gets up to speed with a cheetahs 🐆 pace. And then comes back to do it again. 😮

[@kalcine]

Love them all ! Great comparison videos Jeff, keep these videos coming :) Greetings from Hungary :)

[@danziger69]

I cross shopped the C5Z and 2006-07 C6. The C5Z felt more raw and visceral and lighter, so I bought a 2004 Z16 like shown in the video. I sold the Z16 for a 2009 C6 Z06, which I don't regret although the C5Z was a great car throughout 8 years of ownership. I owned a 1990 L98 Vette 'vert back in the day, which was obviously no comparison to the ZR1.

[@danziger69]

My C5 Z16 had the HUD, so does my C6Z, so available across the board. Comparing the one-year A4 transmission in the C6 is downright unfair.

[@RobZelinka]

Great video. Brings back some memories. My first corvette was a 1993 ZR-1. Similar to the ZedR-1 in your video. Similarly, my second corvette was a C5 ZO6, similar to the ZedO6 in the video. The C4 ZR-1 will always hold a special place for me. It was one for the generations in my mind

[@JW-ri1mb]

Just the video I needed. Very thorough and unbiased. Thanks for the most enjoyable comparison!

[@SLVRFOX88]

ZR1 is the one of 2 C4's I would take

[@C5Zthings]

Other being the lt4?

[@SLVRFOX88]

@@C5Zthings yea a grand sport

[@C5Zthings]

Nice. Personally went with the c5Z

[@frankpavan7865]

Thanks for this great comparison video. Always the love for all corvettes because of their special place in automotive history. The look of the corvette is completely unique. But if I have to choose I would go for the C4 ZR1 because of its beauty, uniqueness, power and just overall feel. Thanks again eh ! Frank from Montreal.

[@colonelleblanc2594]

If I could only pick one of those and stick with it as my sports car for life, then I would choose C6 for the newer styling, and that the inside feels unique and sporty, unlike the others. Plus that big ole Honkin’ 6.0 has tons of potential. If I had to pick right now though, assuming I’m gonna go through multiple sports cars in my life, then I go with C4 ZR1 in a heartbeat, because if it’s unique place in history and there’s just something exotic feeling about a C4 with 400 horsepower. I mean that is extremely serious for the early 90’s, more powerful and faster than the Ferrari Testarossa at the time. (And I say this as a former 2007 C6 Vette owner with 6 speed manual)

[@jonswango1672]

I own 1994 #415 ZR-1, and I noticed that out of these 3 you were only truly excited and happy in 1 of these, and it wasn't the 05 or the 06. I feel the same about my '94

[@keywestfan2503]

Out of those, I’d choose the Z06. Because I have a 1990 ZR1. And I’ve owned 3 C6’s! Never had a C5. And my ZR1, while it has 52K miles, hasn’t really held up well over 30+ years. It squeaks and rattles and feels like it is 1 or 2 power shifts away from exploding! lol. O don’t abuse it all because it feels fragile. Although of the 3, the C6 is the best all around car IMO. Performance of the C5 Z06 with a removable roof, modern amenities like Nav etc.

[@mr.butterworth]

What do you use on the paint of these cars? The finish of all three is gorgeous.

[@georgesantiago6005]

Rather the 93 ZR-1. Love it.

[@C5Zthings]

Why didn’t the z06 have the HUD? Mine does, I would assume the commemorative edition would

[@derekbanks7377]

This is an American car! Why are you saying zed?? It’s Z06 to you mister lol😅

[@Solar55]

Very well said at 15:30 !

[@normsallitt2753]

"Scare the pants off of a good driver in a 911 Turbo" lol. Sir, I've owned both a ZO6 and 996TT, and I can tell you and anyone else watching this that the 996TT is much more of a "Weapon" than the ZO6. If you don't believe me, then feel free to watch the videos on KZbin of C5 ZO6 vs 996 Turbo. Several of which are on tracks and it hardly ever turns out well for the ZO6. That said, it's still a fantastic car and a ton of fun to drive.

[@cryptonz06]

my 04 zo6 has heads up display i wonder why the one u reviewed didnt

[@killtosleep1]

It was an option

[@tigerbeforyou181]

Why are you short shifting?

[@richardmorris7063]

All 3 very nice, the C6 is best overall but $$ wise the C4Z & C5Z06 probably will eclipse it in value. I had an electron blue C5 I converted to a Grand Sport. Headers tune ,cold air intake,C6 18&19s w/ Z06 brakes & brake ducts for cooling. Grand Sport silver fender stripes & splashes of carbon fibre throughout. If I had to pick 1 I might lean to the C5Z. But its very close..

[@richardmorris7063]

The C5 actually has the best power to wt so I imagine w/ a good pilot it would edge the other 2 in the quarter. What do you think?

[@C5Zthings]

It definitely would. Especially with that particular c6 being a 4 speed auto and does nearly a 13 second quarter mile. The z06 would come out on top

[@kennymack8056]

Zed? Are you in England?

[@failranch9542]

England, Oz, Canada, just about anywhere except ‘murica.

[@kennymack8056]

@@failranch9542 anywhere? WRONG

[@dangrbitch]

i like the zr1 the best. looks the coolest. more special. imma have to have one. The c5 was when they started to make corvettes more like "normal cars." Meaning lame. Like a c4 fucked a honda accord and it got the c5. The new cars today are worthless. too much tech. lame.

[@BRAINFxck10]

Well the appeal of the C5 is that you can modify it to whatever you want, track car, drag car, drift car, and the fact that it has pop up headlights makes it cool in my book. I agree that the C4 ZR1 is cooler but by now a lot of them are falling apart so you can’t push them as hard as a C5

[@chenesteeldill915]

Zad?? Z!!! Z !! Z06

[@sebdupree1]

4:54-6:18-10:51-12:00-19:19-21:04

[@registrationaccount1034]

Way to butcher an American legend by saying 'ZED' instead of 'ZEE'. Lol

[@DanielSmith-ed3pn]

04 911 turbo would beat a z06 …. Love the cars though

[@keywestfan2503]

Depending on how non imperial you are in Canada, it might also be a Zed Naught Six? Lol

[@C5Zthings]

C5 z06 will destroy the 4spd auto c6..the 6 speed would be close the but that auto 4spd not a chance

[@Lowbaggagefeescom-rv4qe]

Zeedo....wth

[@mohamedalkaboom]

This guy talks strange. Like has marbles in mouth with the Z