1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (207 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 640 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 212 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 216 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 159 L |