2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Fiat 850
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 743 kg more than 1964 Fiat 850. 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 (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 850 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |