1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 1051 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 1139 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1588 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
