1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 308 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. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 93 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 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 308 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5680 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 265 Nm |
Top Speed | 327 km/hour | 251 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 | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 74 L |