1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alpina B 12 would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpina B 12.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B 12 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 570 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 320 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 | 1790 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |