1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1960 Chevrolet Corvair
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1960 Chevrolet Corvair. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1960 Chevrolet Corvair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 70 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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.
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1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1960 Chevrolet Corvair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 179 | Corvair |
Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1170 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |