1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 340 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Renault |
| Model | Mangusta | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
