1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 638 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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.
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1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |