1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 14 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 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 149 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 130 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
