1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 437 kg more than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ulysse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Fiat Ulysse | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | Ulysse |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4636 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
