1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino 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 30 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 520 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | Dino |
Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 177 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 187 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 225 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 Weight | 1564 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |