1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. 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, 1969 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Corvair has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvair | 130 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
