1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. (400 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 228 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 410 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6491 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
