1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 480 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | GT | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 6998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 635 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
