1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 9 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 2000 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 5680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 678 Nm |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 327 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1178 kg | 1187 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 58 L |