1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1974 Fiat 131 is newer by 17 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 155 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 401 kg more than 1974 Fiat 131. 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 (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 131 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |