1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 825 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| 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 | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
