1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 10 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
