1960 Abarth 850 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 951 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (819 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 749 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 850 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 819 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4476 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
