1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 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, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm). This means 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1980 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. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1980 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 750 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 55 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |