1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1989 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 798 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette (468 Nm) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1989 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | GTA | Corvette |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 468 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |