1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 275 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
| Model | 288 GTO | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 53 L |
