1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1975 Fiat Mirafiori
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alpine V6 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori. 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, 1985 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alpine V6 | 1975 Fiat Mirafiori | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | V6 | Mirafiori |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2848 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |