2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 120 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| 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 | 1520 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 110 L |
