1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1992 Renault Alpine is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault Alpine (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 68 kg more than 1992 Renault Alpine.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Alpine. (351 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corvette | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
