1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (250 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. (207 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 235 kg more than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (283 Nm). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | Dino |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2924 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 249 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 | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
