1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 348. (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 348 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 95 L |
