1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Alpina B 12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 670 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpina B 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpina B 12 | 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B 12 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 1139 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1588 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
