1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1200 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 475 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2350 mm |
