1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 685 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.

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 782 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (167 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Alfa Romeo Chevrolet
Model Eagle Corvette
Year Released 1975 1992
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 122 HP 0 HP
Torque 167 Nm 949 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 8.7:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 870 kg 1555 kg
Vehicle Length 4090 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2470 mm


 

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