2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa
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 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 79 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 (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
