Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (2004 – 2008) vs Ferrari F430 Spider (2005 – 2009): specs compared
The Ferrari F430 Spider is the more powerful of the two, with up to 490 hp against 430 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.1 s against 4.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 311 km/h against 299 km/h. The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible uses less fuel, from 11.2 L/100 km against 18.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,442 kg against 1,520 kg. At 4,511 mm, the Ferrari F430 Spider is 66 mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Corvette Convertible
2004 – 2008
|
Ferrari
F430 Spider
2005 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Italy |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2008 | 2005 – 2009 |
| Body style | Convertible | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 406 – 436 hp | 490 hp |
| Torque | 542 – 575 Nm | 465 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.1 s |
| Top speed | 299 km/h | 311 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.2 – 13.1 L/100 km | 18.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,445 mm | 4,511 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,923 mm |
| Height | 1,245 mm | 1,234 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,442 – 1,461 kg | 1,520 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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