1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 2002 Ferrari Rossa
To start off, 2002 Ferrari Rossa is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Rossa should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair.
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, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 2002 Ferrari Rossa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvair | Rossa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 114 L |
