2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2002 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Maranello (509 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 75 kg more than 2002 Ferrari Maranello.
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, 2002 Ferrari Maranello (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | Maranello |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 509 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 105 L |
