1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 282 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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 (949 Nm) has 645 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 304 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 263 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |