1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Innocenti 950
To start off, both 1962 Chevrolet Corvette and 1962 Innocenti 950 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1962 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 585 kg more than 1962 Innocenti 950. 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Innocenti |
| Model | Corvette | 950 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2130 mm |
