2003 Alpina Roadster vs. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Alpina Roadster is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 71 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina Roadster | 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | Roadster | Corvette |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 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 | 366 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |