1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette 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 88 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 130 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |