1964 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 308. (230 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 308 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2925 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |