1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 42 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 166 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 295 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | Strada |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5352 cc | 1366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |
