1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 143 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Spider | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
