1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP) has 425 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 450 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
Model | 1500 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 505 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 68 L |