1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1987 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 1987 Alpine V6 and 1987 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 896 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6.
Because 1987 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Alpine V6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1987 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | V6 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2980 mm |
