1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 926 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 106 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 76 L |
