1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Fiat 500
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 648 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 656 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 500 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 22 HP |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1950 mm |
