1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 21 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 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Fiero. (140 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 163 kg more than 1986 Pontiac Fiero. 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) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5352 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2380 mm |
