1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 685 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 1100 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 486 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 35 L |