1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 870 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 38 L |
