1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 390 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1400. 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 (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
