1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 977 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 500 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1850 mm |