1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1961 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 486 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulietta | Corvette |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 61 L |