1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 108 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 75 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
