1993 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1993 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Spider | Corvette |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 505 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2685 mm |