1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 535 kg more than 1966 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | Dino |
Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 188 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 57 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 262 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 | 1575 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |