1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1107 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 500 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 512 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |