2005 Alpina Roadster vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2005 Alpina Roadster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Alpina Roadster. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Alpina Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 51 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina Roadster.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Alpina Roadster 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Alpina Chevrolet
Model Roadster Corvette
Year Released 2005 1993
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3346 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 380 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 362 Nm 512 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 99 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93.8 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline 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 1575 kg
Vehicle Length 4100 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1210 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 68 L


 

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