1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 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. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Corvette | 1900 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Top Speed | 362 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |