1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 665 kg more than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 855 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Fiat Cabriolet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2350 mm |
