1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 423 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1400.
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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (332 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 1400 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 332 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |