1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP) has 192 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 593 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1200. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1200. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
