1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette 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 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 864 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 110 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 82.6 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 | 576 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 76 L |