1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
