1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 380 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4. (434 Nm). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 365 GT4 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5740 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 380 HP |
Torque | 502 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 71.1 mm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |