1973 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 31 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. (386 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. 2004 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1973 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 612 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 533 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 590 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |