1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Fiat 126
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 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 165 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 765 kg more than 1993 Fiat 126. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 126 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5360 cc | 702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1850 mm |
