2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456 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 65 more horse power than 1992 Ferrari 456. (435 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Ferrari 456. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 617 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 456. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 456.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 456 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6996 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 110 L |
