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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 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 878 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.
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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 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 | 1568 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 467 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
