The 812 has standard parking sensors to help warn the driver about vehicles, pedestrians or other obstacles behind or in front of their vehicle. The Corvette doesn’t offer a front parking aid.
Both the 812 and the Corvette have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights and rear parking sensors.
The 812 comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The Corvette’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.
The 812’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Corvette’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).
Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the 812 for 7 years and unlimited miles. Ferrari will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Chevrolet only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Corvette.
For smoother operation, better efficiency and fewer moving parts, the 812 has an overhead cam design, rather than the old pushrod design of some of the engines in the Corvette.
The 812’s 6.5 DOHC V12 produces 299 more horsepower (789 vs. 490) and 65 lbs.-ft. more torque (530 vs. 465) than the Corvette’s standard 6.2 V8. The 812’s 6.5 DOHC V12 produces 294 more horsepower (789 vs. 495) and 60 lbs.-ft. more torque (530 vs. 470) than the Corvette Z51’s standard 6.2 V8. The 812’s 6.5 DOHC V12 produces 119 more horsepower (789 vs. 670) and 70 lbs.-ft. more torque (530 vs. 460) than the Corvette Z06’s standard 5.5 DOHC V8.
In heavy traffic or at stoplights the 812’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. The Corvette doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.
The 812 has 5.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the Corvette (24.3 vs. 18.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.
For better stopping power the 812’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Corvette:
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|
812 |
Corvette |
| Front Rotors |
15.7 inches |
12.6 inches |
| Rear Rotors |
14.2 inches |
13.3 inches |
The 812’s brakes have 44% more swept area (the area covered by the brake pads) than the Corvette (921 vs. 640 square inches), so the 812 has more braking power available.
For better traction, the 812 has larger tires than the Corvette (F:275/35R20 & R:315/35R20 vs. F:245/35R19 & R:305/30R20).
For better ride, handling and brake cooling the 812 has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch front wheels are standard on the Corvette.
The 812 offers an optional space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Corvette; it requires you to depend on its run-flat tires, which limits mileage and speed before they are repaired. If a run-flat is damaged beyond repair by a road hazard your vehicle will have to be towed. Some tire options on the Corvette don’t have a run-flat feature, either.
The 812 offers an optional automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Corvette doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.
The 812’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (47% to 53%) than the Corvette’s (40% to 60%). This gives the 812 more stable handling and braking.
The design of the Ferrari 812 amounts to more than styling. The 812 has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .288 Cd. That is significantly lower than the Corvette (.32) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the 812 get better fuel mileage.
The 812 has 1.2 inches more front legroom and 1.1 inches more front shoulder room than the Corvette.
The 812’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Corvette’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.
In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The 812 has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Corvette doesn’t offer headlight washers.
To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the 812 offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The Corvette doesn’t offer cornering lights.