1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR

To start off, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 18 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 512 TR.

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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 638 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ferrari 512 TR.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Chevrolet Corvette 1993 Ferrari 512 TR
Make Chevrolet Ferrari
Model Corvette 512 TR
Year Released 1991 1993
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 422 HP
Torque 1139 Nm 501 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1588 kg 1570 kg
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2560 mm


 

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