1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 468 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulia | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 42 L |
