2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 474 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 612. (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 612 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 587 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 20.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 105 L |