1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1953 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 301 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1900. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1953 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 35 L |
