1961 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 435 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Grand Break | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Grand Break | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |
