2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 102 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (542 Nm). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 612 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 589 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 110 L |