1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 358 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.

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