1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 20 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.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer significantly more control. 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 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (149 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 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:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 33 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 7440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 678 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2500 mm |