1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 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), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 368 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1987 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. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulietta | Corvette |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |