1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1994 Ferrari 512 TR. (423 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Ferrari 512 TR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ferrari 512 TR. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1994 Ferrari 512 TR has manual transmission. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 906 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1140 mm |
