2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 6,258 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (465 HP) has 278 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 780 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (705 Nm) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6258 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 465 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Top Speed | 302 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 88 L |
