1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 650 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Junior | Corvette |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5737 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 437 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |