1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 45 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 170 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 235 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | Strada |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
