1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 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 187 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 130 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
