1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1973 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 110 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 199 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 Length | 3860 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2500 mm |
