1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Ferrari 330

To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 330.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Chevrolet Corvette 1967 Ferrari 330
Make Chevrolet Ferrari
Model Corvette 330
Year Released 1998 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5680 cc 3967 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 296 HP
Torque 678 Nm 390 Nm
Top Speed 327 km/hour 246 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 1187 kg 1433 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2400 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 90 L


 

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