1999 Chevrolet Metro vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Metro and 1999 Ferrari F50 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 618 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Metro. (53 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Metro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Ferrari F50 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Ferrari F50. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Metro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Metro. (79 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Metro | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Metro | F50 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
