1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 560 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 38 L |
