2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2007 Ferrari F430 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster 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 (542 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | F430 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 465 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |