1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 612 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 5747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 532 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2960 mm |