1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 75 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 330. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 330 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |