1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Ferrari F40
To start off, both 1991 Chevrolet Corvette and 1991 Ferrari F40 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 488 kg more than 1991 Ferrari F40.
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 (1,139 Nm) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ferrari F40. (575 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ferrari F40.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1991 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | F40 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 472 HP |
Torque | 1139 Nm | 575 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |