2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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 (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 850 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2040 mm |