1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1987 Avanti Avanti
To start off, both 1987 Alpine V6 and 1987 Avanti Avanti were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 520 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alpine V6. 1987 Avanti Avanti 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. 1987 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Alpine V6 | 1987 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Alpine | Avanti |
Model | V6 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3400 mm |