1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 1750 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
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 | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |