1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1959 Chevrolet Corvair
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 2,286 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Chevrolet Corvair. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1959 Chevrolet Corvair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 520 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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.
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1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1959 Chevrolet Corvair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulia | Corvair |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |