1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 680 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulietta | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2500 mm |
