2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 9 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 197 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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 (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari 458. (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari 458.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 458 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |
