1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Fiat Grand Break

To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Grand Break 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 318 kg more than 1965 Fiat Grand Break.

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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Grand Break.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Chevrolet Corvette 1965 Fiat Grand Break
Make Chevrolet Fiat
Model Corvette Grand Break
Year Released 1990 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5666 cc 1795 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 96 HP
Torque 332 Nm 142 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1588 kg 1270 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2660 mm


 

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