2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Ferrari Rossa
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari Rossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari Rossa 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 15 more horse power than 2002 Ferrari Rossa. (485 HP @ 7250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Ferrari Rossa.
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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari Rossa. (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari Rossa.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Ferrari Rossa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | Rossa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
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 | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 644 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 74.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 114 L |