1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover 3500 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Rover 3500. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 251 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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alpine V6. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 1987 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1987 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | Alpine | Rover |
| Model | V6 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2820 mm |
