1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 890 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 88 L |
