1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 420 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Corvette | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1884 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
