1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 965 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
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. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | Coupe | Corvette |
Year Released | 1960 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |