2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Fiat 126
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat 126 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 359 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 765 kg more than 1988 Fiat 126. 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 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 126 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |