2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 15 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 86 L |
