1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2007 Ferrari F430 is newer by 12 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | F430 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 483 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 465 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 305 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 | 1520 kg | 1599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |