1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 550 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
