1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 913 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulia | Corvette |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 7440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 1017 Nm |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 362 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |