1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 81 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
Model | 130 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1244 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |