1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 480 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |