1953 Abarth 103 GT vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Abarth 103 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Abarth 103 GT would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 692 kg more than 1953 Abarth 103 GT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Abarth 103 GT | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 103 GT | Corvette |
Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 5727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |