2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Pinin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Pinin would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (431 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. (355 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 248 kg more than 2009 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 Chevrolet Corvette (586 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Pinin.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Ferrari Pinin | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | Pinin |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 431 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
