1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | RZ | Corvette |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 7440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 678 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |