1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Corvette | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
