1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (158 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (220 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 330 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 265 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 | 1470 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
