1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 452 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1900 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
