1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 410 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulia | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 61 L |