1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 5 kg more than 1996 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari 512 TR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |
