2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Corvette and 2009 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Ferrari F430. (483 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Ferrari F430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 334 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | F430 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6995 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 505 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
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 | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4520 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 | 18.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |