1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1974 Ferrari 308 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 3,868 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (302 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 308 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3868 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |