1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 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, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1973 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 750 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5735 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 | 54 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 199 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 Length | 3540 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
