1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 87 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | GTV | Corvette |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1187 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |