1957 Allard GT vs. 1988 Alpine V6
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1988 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alpine V6 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1957 Allard GT.
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, 1988 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard GT. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 1988 Alpine V6 | |
| Make | Allard | Alpine |
| Model | GT | V6 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
