1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 25 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Corvette | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6491 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2600 mm |
