1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 262 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. 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 (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 131 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
