2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1952 Fiat 500
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 860 kg more than 1952 Fiat 500. 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.
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2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1952 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 500 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1952 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2010 mm |