1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 368 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 400 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
