1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1990 Porsche 928

To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 5 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 159 more horse power than 1985 Alpine V6. (158 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alpine V6.

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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alpine V6. (230 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alpine V6. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1985 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1985 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Alpine V6 1990 Porsche 928
Make Alpine Porsche
Model V6 928
Year Released 1985 1990
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 2848 cc 4957 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 317 HP
Torque 230 Nm 430 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2500 mm


 

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