1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1987 BMW 320
To start off, both 1987 Alpine V6 and 1987 BMW 320 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 BMW 320. (189 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 320 weights approximately 38 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alpine V6 | 1987 BMW 320 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | V6 | 320 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |