1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 1600. (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 831 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600. 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1600 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2450 mm |
