1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1987 Alpine V6 and 1987 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 258 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 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alpine V6. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | V6 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
