1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 648 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. 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. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1948 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1948 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Fiat 500 | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
Model | 500 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1948 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |