1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 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. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1988 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 343 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alpine V6. 1996 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. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | V6 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
