1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 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. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | Coupe | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 784 cc | 5970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |
