1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,757 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 642 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110.
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 | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 110 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 5757 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 384 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1187 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2660 mm |