1950 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 6C | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 7440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 0 HP |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 362 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
