1969 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 345 kg more than 1969 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Junior | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2600 mm |
