1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 595 | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 595 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 512 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 68 L |