1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 586 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 997 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulia | Corvette |
Year Released | 1966 | 1991 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 142 Nm | 1139 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1588 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2450 mm |