1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Ferrari F1 88
To start off, both 1988 Chevrolet Corvette and 1988 Ferrari F1 88 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 (612 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 932 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F1 88.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Ferrari F1 88 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | F1 88 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 12000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
