2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 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 13 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
Model | 360 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 6200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 638 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 818 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4475 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |