2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 6,160 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari F430 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2005 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. (424 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2005 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2005 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | F430 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6160 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 424 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
