1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alpine V6 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 375 kg more than 1988 Alpine V6.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 653 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alpine V6. (296 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alpine V6. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1988 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1988 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | V6 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |
