2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6996 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
