1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (370 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1985 Alpine V6. (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1985 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 605 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6. 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alpine V6. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
| Model | V6 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2850 mm |
