1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alpina B 12 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 606 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B 12 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
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 | 692 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 324 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 | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |