2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
| 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 | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 119 L |
