1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP) has 234 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (386 Nm). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 456 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 435 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
