1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 2600 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 7440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
