1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 196 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 75 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 200 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 | 1206 kg | 1402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |