1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 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 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 963 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 750 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 7440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 1017 Nm |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 362 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
