2001 Alpina B3 vs. 1975 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.

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 Alpina B3 (362 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Corvette.

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2001 Alpina B3 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Alpina Chevrolet
Model B3 Corvette
Year Released 2001 1975
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3348 cc 5765 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 0 HP
Torque 362 Nm 346 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2500 mm