1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 1070 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 850 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 1139 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2040 mm |
