1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 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 66 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 400 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 523 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 120 L |