1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 665 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 838 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Alfasud | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
