1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1987 Saab 900
To start off, both 1987 Alpine V6 and 1987 Saab 900 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 22 more horse power than 1987 Saab 900. (175 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Saab 900 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6.
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 Saab 900, 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Saab 900. (273 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1987 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Alpine | Saab |
| Model | V6 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |
