1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Mondial 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 30 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 13 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Mondial 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 | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | Mondial |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 86 L |