1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 680 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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:
1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1960 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2330 mm |