1981 Ford Capri vs. 1992 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1992 Renault Alpine is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault Alpine (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault Alpine weights approximately 430 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. 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, 1992 Renault Alpine (351 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1992 Renault Alpine | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Capri | Alpine |
Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |