2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 590 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 212 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 159 L |
