2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 360 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 3586 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
