1986 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1961 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 708 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (74 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Corvette | 1961 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Innocenti |
| Model | Corvette | 950 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2130 mm |
