1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
