1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 480 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | GT | Corvette |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |