1991 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | 75 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1991 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 97.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |