2003 Alpina Roadster vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina Roadster would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2003 Alpina Roadster. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 186 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadster | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
