1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 34 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 555 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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. 1992 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. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 1900 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |