2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 200 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 513 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Alpina | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |
