1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 24 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. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1992 Alpina B6. (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Alpina B6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 135 kg more than 1992 Alpina B6. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpina B6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpina B6 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B6 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 6998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 635 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
