1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 44 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
