2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Fiat 500
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 486 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 608 kg more than 1958 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Corvette | 500 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6996 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 644 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 37 L |