1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 14 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 150 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 267 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 124 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2430 mm |
