1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 652 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
Model | 600 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 76 L |