1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1967 Innocenti A 40 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 600 kg more than 1967 Innocenti A 40. 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Innocenti A 40 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Innocenti |
| Model | Corvette | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |
