1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 36 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Mondial | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
Model | Mondial | Corvette |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 68 L |