1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 409 kg more than 1965 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 733 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 2600 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 351 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
