2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (296 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 505 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 140 L |