1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1970 Abarth 595 is newer by 2 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 990 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. 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 (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 589 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 595 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 595 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 6998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 635 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |
