1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm). This means 1975 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 | 1975 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 1000 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 97 Nm | 346 Nm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 207 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 Length | 3700 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2500 mm |