1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1012 kg more than 1962 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 (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 700 | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 700 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 5740 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 576 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |