1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1995 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1995 Chrysler Viper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 410 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, 1995 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1995 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Alpine | Chrysler |
| Model | V6 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
