1971 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 575 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo GT | 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | GT | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2500 mm |
