1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 307 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. (289 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
