2003 Ferrari Enzo 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 Enzo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari Enzo would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari Enzo (651 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (430 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 156 kg more than 2003 Ferrari Enzo.
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, 2003 Ferrari Enzo (658 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari Enzo | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
| Model | Enzo | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 651 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 658 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
