1964 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Chevrolet Corvette 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 196 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 850 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2040 mm |