1975 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Fiat 124
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 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, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm). This means 1975 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 124 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 112 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |