1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 166. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 829 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 166. 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.
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1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 166 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 700 kg |