1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1957 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1957 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvair | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
