1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 223 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 308 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
