2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Fiat 500
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 960 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 500 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 544 Nm | 24 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 37 L |