2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 60 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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 (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari 458. (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari 458.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 458 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |
