2004 Alpina Roadster vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alpina Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alpina Roadster would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2004 Alpina Roadster. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 159 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina Roadster | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadster | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
