1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 2600 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 5968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 398 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 68 L |