1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 715 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 837 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1992 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. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Alfa Romeo Chevrolet
Model Giulietta Corvette
Year Released 1957 1992
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 71 HP 0 HP
Torque 112 Nm 949 Nm
Top Speed 165 km/hour 351 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 1555 kg
Vehicle Length 3410 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2470 mm


 

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