2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Fiat 1200
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 830 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 37 L |
