2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1962 Fiat 1300
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1300.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 1962 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Silverado | 1300 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2430 mm |
