1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. (330 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 | 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5737 cc | 4555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 335 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |