1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 108 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | RZ | Corvette |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 230 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 448 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |