2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 412 GT 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 10 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 371 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 412 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 120 L |
