1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm). This means 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 308 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 290 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |