1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 77 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 110 L |
