1976 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 432 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | GTV | Corvette |
Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |