1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 515 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 759 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (190 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Spider | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 949 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |