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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 670 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 246 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 | 5968 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 140 L |
