1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1959 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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 599 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4636 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |