1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Fiat 126
To start off, 1983 Fiat 126 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 975 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 126. (42 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 126. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1983 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1983 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 126 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7440 cc | 650 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 24 HP |
| Torque | 1017 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
