1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 443 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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