1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 218 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Junior | Corvette |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 692 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |