1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1987 Maserati 228
To start off, 1987 Maserati 228 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1985 Alpine V6. (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Maserati 228 weights approximately 155 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, 1987 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alpine V6. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 1987 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Alpine | Maserati |
| Model | V6 | 228 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
