2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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 6,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 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 264 kg more 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 360 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6995 cc | 3586 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
