1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1999 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 277 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 10 | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B 10 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 5664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |