1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 783 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Scarabeo | Chevelle |
Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |