1971 Fiat 850 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
Model | 850 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2810 mm |