1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB (339 HP) has 144 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB (452 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. (373 Nm). This means 1975 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 339 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
