1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (375 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 229 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (624 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (363 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 355 Spider |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6999 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 375 HP |
Torque | 624 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 110 L |