1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Sunbeam Alpine

To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 177 kg more than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine.

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 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine. 1972 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1998 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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