1964 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 680 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 600 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 28 L |
