1974 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 544 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 949 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | GTV | Corvette |
Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 1139 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1588 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |