1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 923 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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:
1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulietta | Corvette |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 7440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 1017 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |