1985 Alpine V6 vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 28 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1985 Alpine V6. (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1985 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1174 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alpine V6. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alpine V6. 2013 Nissan Titan 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. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | V6 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3550 mm |
