1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 180 kg more than 1964 Fiat Berline. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Fiat Berline | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | Berline |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 37 L |
