1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 13 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 73 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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 (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 360 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 461 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 259 km/hour | 291 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 | 1548 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |