Compare the2027 Ferrari 849 Testarossa VS 2027 Chevrolet Corvette

The 849 Testarossa’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Corvette doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the 849 Testarossa. But it costs extra on the Corvette.

The 849 Testarossa offers an optional 360 degree parking monitor to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Corvette only offers a rear monitor and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the front or sides.

The 849 Testarossa has a standard blind spot warning system that uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. A system to reveal vehicles in the Corvette’s blind spot costs extra.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the 849 Testarossa has standard rear cross-path warning, helping the driver avoid collisions. Chevrolet charges extra for Rear Cross Traffic Alert on the Corvette.

The 849 Testarossa’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Corvette doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the 849 Testarossa and the Corvette have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems and rearview cameras.

The 849 Testarossa comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The Corvette’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

The 849 Testarossa’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Corvette’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the 849 Testarossa for 7 years and unlimited miles. Ferrari will pay for oil changes, air filter replacements, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Chevrolet only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Corvette.

For smoother operation, better efficiency and fewer moving parts, the 849 Testarossa has an overhead cam design, rather than the old pushrod design of some of the engines in the Corvette.

The 849 Testarossa’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 501 more horsepower (1036 vs. 535) than the Corvette’s standard 6.7 V8. The 849 Testarossa’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 366 more horsepower (1036 vs. 670) than the Corvette Z06’s standard 5.5 DOHC V8. The 849 Testarossa’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 315 more horsepower (1036 vs. 721) than the Corvette Grand Sport X’s standard 6.7 V8 hybrid.

The 849 Testarossa can travel with zero emissions for 15 miles. The Corvette can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the 849 Testarossa’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. The Corvette doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

For better stopping power the 849 Testarossa’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the Corvette:

	849 Testarossa	Corvette
Front Rotors	16.1 inches	12.6 inches
Rear Rotors	14.6 inches	13.3 inches

For better traction, the 849 Testarossa has larger tires than the Corvette (F:265/35R20 & R:325/30R20 vs. F:245/35R19 & R:305/30R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the 849 Testarossa has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch front wheels are standard on the Corvette.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the 849 Testarossa is .5 inches wider in the front and 1.7 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Corvette.

The 849 Testarossa’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (45% to 55%) than the Corvette’s (41.6% to 58.4%). This gives the 849 Testarossa more stable handling and braking.

With its coupe body style and remote trunk release lockout, the 849 Testarossa offers cargo security. The Corvette’s non-lockable remote release defeats cargo security.

The 849 Testarossa’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Corvette’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the 849 Testarossa has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Corvette doesn’t offer cornering lights. The 849 Testarossa also offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

The Ferrari 849 Testarossa has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors costs extra on the Corvette.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the 849 Testarossa has a standard Adaptive CruiseControl, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The Corvette doesn’t offer an adaptive cruise control.