1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 529 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 1900 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 488 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1529 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |