1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 790 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 750 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 76 L |
