1973 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. (386 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 512 TR |
Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4943 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 422 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 501 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |