1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 338 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Giulietta | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1357 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
