1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 783 kg more than 1959 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 1000 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 488 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 193 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 Weight | 680 kg | 1463 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |