1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 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. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 212 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 2600 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 692 Nm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 324 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
