2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 52 kg more than 1987 Ferrari 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 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 | 1582 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
