1986 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 358 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, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | Dino |
Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 235 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 | 1438 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |