1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1968 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 500 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 523 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 22 L |