1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Fiat 500
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 992 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 500 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1850 mm |