1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 805 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 5353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 76 L |
