1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1957 Fiat 1400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 62 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1400. 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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 1400 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |