1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 385 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (671 Nm) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 1750 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 671 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |