1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 BB would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 265 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. (410 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 365 BB |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4388 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2520 mm |
