2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 620 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1400. 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
