1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 224 kg more than 1988 Alpine V6. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alpine V6 | 1958 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | V6 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1988 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |