Camaro ergonomics vs Corvette

Fak_Ork · 07-25-2021, 11:28 AM

For those who've sat in Corvettes, particularly C7/C8 for comparison, which of the two cars is harder to get in and out of? Is there a noticeable difference? I'm recovering from a bicycle accident and should be pretty functional soon but I've got concerns.

Looks like the C7 Vette is about 4.5 inches shorter than the C6 Camaro and I'm wondering how this translates.

I'm thinking 1SS but wouldn't rule out a Vette C7

LT1ornothing · 07-25-2021, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Fak_Ork

For those who've sat in Corvettes, particularly C7/C8 for comparison, which of the two cars is harder to get in and out of? Is there a noticeable difference? I'm recovering from a bicycle accident and should be pretty functional soon but I've got concerns.

Looks like the C7 Vette is about 4.5 inches shorter than the C6 Camaro and I'm wondering how this translates.

I'm thinking 1SS but wouldn't rule out a Vette C7

C7 and C8 are both more difficult to get in and out of than a 6th gen camaro.

Camaro fanboy · 07-25-2021, 11:46 AM

i find the vette sits lower. makes it much harder for me to get out of. my legs are 57 years old and not that strong lol.
go sit in one and try it

Zaqwert6 · 07-25-2021, 11:58 AM

Both harder than a camaro.

HCI2000SS · 07-25-2021, 12:13 PM

It seemed to me that the door sills were higher on the Camaro, making that more difficult than the Corvette

hotlap · 07-25-2021, 12:47 PM

I looked hard at the C7 Z51 before I bought my 13 ZL1 and again before buying a 16 2SS.

The C7 is tighter in every direction with the passenger side being even more so. I couldn't drive one every day and my wife said she would not ride in it as a passenger if I bought one (too claustrophobic for her). She drives and rides in the Camaros I've owned.

The Camaro has more leg room than I need (6'-4" with 34 inseam) and the seat goes far enough forward for my 5'-3" wife. I have at lease 4" of open space on each side where in the C7 I was right against the door and console.

The Camaro is very comfortable for two and has a back seat for emergencies.

jamala00 · 07-25-2021, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LEornothing

C7 and C8 are both more difficult to get in and out of than a 6th gen camaro.

Agreed and I've gotten in an out of all 3 of them.

Staves · 07-25-2021, 01:43 PM

Only tried a C7. As been said, the Camaro easier to get of.

Zr8000 · 07-25-2021, 11:20 PM

When actually sitting in the car the camaro has more leg room than my 18 Silverado. Getting in and out isnt bad if you can open the door all the way. I haven’t been able to get in my for the last month because I broke my ankle and can’t get the door open wide enough to get my foot with the walking boot in the car. I parked it inside so the door will hit the wall and there is not room for the boot. If it was outside I could get the door open and get in and out better than my truck as it sits lower and no jumping involved to get in and out

jamala00 · 07-26-2021, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Zr8000

When actually sitting in the car the camaro has more leg room than my 18 Silverado. Getting in and out isnt bad if you can open the door all the way. I haven’t been able to get in my for the last month because I broke my ankle and can’t get the door open wide enough to get my foot with the walking boot in the car. I parked it inside so the door will hit the wall and there is not room for the boot. If it was outside I could get the door open and get in and out better than my truck as it sits lower and no jumping involved to get in and out

I have an '18 Tahoe and from my understanding the Tahoe and Silverado both are built on the same chassis. There is zero chance that my Camaro has more leg room then my Tahoe.

7LitreC5 · 07-26-2021, 06:45 AM

I have a C7 and a Camaro. The Camaro is easier to get in and out of.

Wishing you a speedy recovery from your cycling injuries.

dpevans · 07-26-2021, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jamala00

I have an '18 Tahoe and from my understanding the Tahoe and Silverado both are built on the same chassis. There is zero chance that my Camaro has more leg room then my Tahoe.

I am 6' I think what he is saying is in my Camaro sitting in a driving position I can stretch my legs all the way out to the point of having a straight leg. In my GMC 2500 sitting in a driving position I cannot straighten my left leg all the way out. I can move the seat all the way back and do it but then it's not a comfortable driving position.

zaimer · 07-26-2021, 07:33 AM

C7 is more difficult to get in/out of vs a 6th Gen Camaro.

Spaceme1117 · 07-26-2021, 07:41 AM

I have a C6 Corvette and a 2017 Camaro. Corvette is a little harder to get into.

The main problem for me is not how low or high the cars are but the fact that parking spots don't allow for being able to swing most car doors out more than a single detent which makes getting in and out harder.

07-25-2021, 11:28 AM	#1
Fak_Ork Drives: Silverado RST 21, 3.0, Crew, Z71 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Nebraska Posts: 93	Camaro ergonomics vs Corvette For those who've sat in Corvettes, particularly C7/C8 for comparison, which of the two cars is harder to get in and out of? Is there a noticeable difference? I'm recovering from a bicycle accident and should be pretty functional soon but I've got concerns. Looks like the C7 Vette is about 4.5 inches shorter than the C6 Camaro and I'm wondering how this translates. I'm thinking 1SS but wouldn't rule out a Vette C7

07-25-2021, 11:46 AM	#3
Camaro fanboy Drives: 2017 2SS Arctic blue fully loaded Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 880	i find the vette sits lower. makes it much harder for me to get out of. my legs are 57 years old and not that strong lol. go sit in one and try it __________________

07-25-2021, 12:47 PM	#6
hotlap Drives: 20 1LE 2SS M6 Rally Green Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Franklin WI Posts: 6,632	I looked hard at the C7 Z51 before I bought my 13 ZL1 and again before buying a 16 2SS. The C7 is tighter in every direction with the passenger side being even more so. I couldn't drive one every day and my wife said she would not ride in it as a passenger if I bought one (too claustrophobic for her). She drives and rides in the Camaros I've owned. The Camaro has more leg room than I need (6'-4" with 34 inseam) and the seat goes far enough forward for my 5'-3" wife. I have at lease 4" of open space on each side where in the C7 I was right against the door and console. The Camaro is very comfortable for two and has a back seat for emergencies. __________________ "the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.” Ronald Reagan -

07-25-2021, 01:43 PM	#8
Staves Drives: women crazy Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: CA Posts: 698	Only tried a C7. As been said, the Camaro easier to get of. __________________ ‘19 1SS A10, Borla S-type Non-NPP-SOLD

07-25-2021, 11:58 AM	#4
Zaqwert6 Drives: 2SS Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Posts: 396 View My Garage	Both harder than a camaro.

07-25-2021, 12:13 PM	#5
HCI2000SS Drives: 2018 Camaro V6/RS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 1,596	It seemed to me that the door sills were higher on the Camaro, making that more difficult than the Corvette

07-25-2021, 11:20 PM	#9
Zr8000 Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Wi Posts: 384	When actually sitting in the car the camaro has more leg room than my 18 Silverado. Getting in and out isnt bad if you can open the door all the way. I haven’t been able to get in my for the last month because I broke my ankle and can’t get the door open wide enough to get my foot with the walking boot in the car. I parked it inside so the door will hit the wall and there is not room for the boot. If it was outside I could get the door open and get in and out better than my truck as it sits lower and no jumping involved to get in and out

07-26-2021, 06:45 AM	#11
7LitreC5 Drives: 18 Tahoe RST, 19 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 327	I have a C7 and a Camaro. The Camaro is easier to get in and out of. Wishing you a speedy recovery from your cycling injuries.

07-26-2021, 07:33 AM	#13
zaimer Drives: 23 ZL1 6speed Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: WI Posts: 1,272	C7 is more difficult to get in/out of vs a 6th Gen Camaro.

07-26-2021, 07:41 AM	#14
Spaceme1117 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS, 2011 Corvette GS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 Posts: 815	I have a C6 Corvette and a 2017 Camaro. Corvette is a little harder to get into. The main problem for me is not how low or high the cars are but the fact that parking spots don't allow for being able to swing most car doors out more than a single detent which makes getting in and out harder.

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