1988 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. (345 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 128 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Ferrari Testarossa | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
Model | Testarossa | Corvette |
Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |