1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 902 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| 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 | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
