1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 610 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 7010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1250 mm |
