1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 3,868 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 181 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (302 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 2600 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3868 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |