1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 893 kg more than 1961 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
