1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 430 kg more than 1974 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Alfa Romeo Chevrolet
Model Giulia Corvette
Year Released 1974 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1288 cc 7000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 101 HP 505 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 637 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1010 kg 1440 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1928 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1237 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2685 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 68 L


 

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