1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 110 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2500 mm |