2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 612 is newer by 3 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2009 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 612 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| 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 Overall | 13 L/100km | 20.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 105 L |
