2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Corvette and 2000 Ferrari 550 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,258 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (465 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 550. (597 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 550 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6258 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 465 HP | 485 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Top Speed | 302 km/hour | 321 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 | 1460 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2590 mm |
