1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1987 Alpine V6 and 1987 Honda Civic 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 67 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alpine V6 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Alpine V6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Alpine V6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1987 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | V6 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2210 mm |
