1987 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 475 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90.
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 (949 Nm) has 773 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (176 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 90 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 949 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |