1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Fiat 125
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 615 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Fiat 125 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 125 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |