1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Fiat Uno
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Fiat Uno 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 778 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (75 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Fiat Uno | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | Uno |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 45 HP |
Torque | 332 Nm | 75 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 20.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |