1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 2200 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 5968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
