1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Alpina B5
To start off, 2010 Alpina B5 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B5 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Alpina B5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Alpina |
Model | Corvette | B5 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |