1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1962 Austin A 90
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1962 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | V6 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2750 mm |
