1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 308 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2560 mm |