1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1975 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 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, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm). This means 1975 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Alfa Romeo Chevrolet
Model 1750 Corvette
Year Released 1970 1975
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1779 cc 5765 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 120 HP 0 HP
Torque 170 Nm 346 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2500 mm


 

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