1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 595 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 1300 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 93 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |