1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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 (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 850 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2040 mm |