1991 Alpina B 12 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1991 Alpina B 12 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alpina B 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alpina B 12 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B 12 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 429 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 635 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
