1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1962 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 880 kg more than 1962 Innocenti 950. 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Innocenti |
| Model | Corvette | 950 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2040 mm |
