1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 33 Stradale | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
