1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Fiat OT
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 655 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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 (500 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Fiat OT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | OT |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5360 cc | 1280 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2030 mm |
