1998 Abarth Stola vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1998 Abarth Stola and 1998 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Abarth Stola. (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Abarth Stola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 772 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Abarth Stola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Abarth Stola. (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Abarth Stola. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1998 Abarth Stola has manual transmission. 1998 Abarth Stola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Abarth Stola | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | Stola | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 437 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1220 mm |
