1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2007 Ferrari 612 is newer by 50 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 492 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, 2007 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 612 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 533 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1842 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2960 mm |