1998 Alpina B 12 vs. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 12 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 3,868 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 494 kg more than 1955 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, 1998 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (302 Nm). This means 1998 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alpina B 12 | 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B 12 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3868 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 302 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |