1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
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 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 310 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 118 L |
