2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari 512 M would be higher. At 6,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. (423 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 194 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 (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 512 M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 | 1261 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
