1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |
