1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 535 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulietta | Corvette |
Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5352 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 76 L |