1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 58 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 161 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1900 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| 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 | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
