1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 360 is newer by 13 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. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 64 kg more than 2005 Ferrari 360.
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 (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 360 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 3585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
