1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Ferrari F55
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F55 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 40 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F55.
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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari F55. (759 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari F55. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari F55 has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari F55 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 | 1995 Ferrari F55 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | F55 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 376 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 759 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1515 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2600 mm |