2006 Alpina Roadster vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2006 Alpina Roadster and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2006 Alpina Roadster. (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Alpina Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 317 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alpina Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina Roadster | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | Roadster | Corvette |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 644 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1078 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |