1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1965 Fiat Coupe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. 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 103 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 85 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
