1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1969 BMW 2800
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1969 BMW 2800. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 2800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 154 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 2800. (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1969 BMW 2800 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | V6 | 2800 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 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 | 1180 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
