2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 503 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (540 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 410 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 261 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
