1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 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 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 833 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. 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 (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1000 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
