2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (130 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 412 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (176 Nm). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Corvette | 90 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2520 mm |
