2002 Alpina B3 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2002 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B3 weights approximately 427 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B3 | 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B3 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 398 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
