1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ferrari 360

To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.

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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Ferrari 360
Make Chevrolet Ferrari
Model Corvette 360
Year Released 1990 2008
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5727 cc 3586 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 641 HP 0 HP
Torque 906 Nm 373 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1240 mm


 

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