2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 SSC Aero
To start off, 2008 SSC Aero 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 664 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SSC Aero weights approximately 238 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2008 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 811 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SSC |
| Model | Corvette | Aero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 380 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1090 mm |
