2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri and 2001 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri weights approximately 228 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. (260 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Centauri | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
