1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 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), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 338 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 1900 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |