2003 Alpina Roadster vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Alpina Roadster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Alpina Roadster. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 112 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina Roadster. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2003 Alpina Roadster has manual transmission. 2003 Alpina Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina Roadster | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadster | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
