1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 40 kg more than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. 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.
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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 6C | Corvette |
Year Released | 1949 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 76 L |