2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 308.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 308 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
