1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 85 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 729 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (220 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Corvette | Alfa 6 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 220 Nm |
Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |