1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 172 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 90 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 6996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 644 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1078 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 68 L |