1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 330 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 245 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 | 1438 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 90 L |