1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,344 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 373 kg more than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 130 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4344 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
