2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1 more horse power than 2011 Ferrari 599. (611 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Ferrari 599. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 106 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 599 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 611 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 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 | 1688 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 105 L |
