1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 993 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 108 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 5740 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 68 L |
