2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (505 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 612. (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
| Model | 612 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5747 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 532 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 319 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 68 L |
