---
title: "This Infographic Comparing the 1987 Corvette to the 2017 Corvette Is Fascinating"
description: "One takeaway: The 2017 Corvette is cheaper than the 1987 Corvette when adjusted for inflation."
date: "2017-05-02"
modified: "2017-05-03"
authors:
  - name: "Max Goldberg"
    job_title: "Associate Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/max-goldberg"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/9879/this-infographic-comparing-the-1987-corvette-to-the-2017-corvette-is-fascinating"
categories:
  - "Chevrolet News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "Chevrolet"
  - "Corvette"
  - "Coupe"
  - "Muscle Cars"
  - "sports car"
---

# This Infographic Comparing the 1987 Corvette to the 2017 Corvette Is Fascinating

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/images-by-url-td/content/2017/05/corvette_hero-update.jpg>)
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It isn't surprising to hear there is a drastic difference in performance statistics between the 1987 and 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The American auto manufacturing industry has seen a lot of ups and downs in the past 30 years. From 707 horsepower muscle cars to corporate bailouts, U.S. car lovers have seen it all. However, in the fast-paced world that is the automotive industry, we often don't stop and look to see how far a model has evolved. Fortunately, BRIDJIT Curb Ramps has made a clever infographic comparing the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette to its modern-day counterpart.

Although we don't want to ruin the chart for you by revealing all the statistics, it is worth noting a few points. The [2017 C7 Corvette ](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/7218/chevy-corvette-grand-sport-is-almost-as-fast-as-a-porsche-911-gt3-rs-on-track>)is actually $5,000 cheaper than the 1987 version when adjusted for inflation, even though it makes 455 horsepower—215 horsepower more than the 240-horsepower 1987 C4 Corvette. It is also worth mentioning that even after all the improved safety and performance technology, the [2017 C7 Corvette](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/4579/the-corvette-grand-sport-is-the-thinking-mans-vette>) is only 73 pounds more than the 1987 C4 [Corvette](<https://www.thedrive.com/muscle-cars/6687/why-i-sold-my-chevy-corvette>).

If you were wondering, you can get a 1987 Corvette with less than 75,000 miles for a little under [$8,000](<https://www.carsforsale.com/1987-chevrolet-corvette-for-sale-C106921>). A new Corvette Stingray, however, will run you quite a bit more.

## Author
Before working at *The Drive*, Max Goldberg raced the streets of Westchester in an ambulance as a licensed Emergency Medical Technician. He has boundless enthusiasm.

### Author social links  
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