1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Fiat 124
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 493 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124. 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 (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 124 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |