1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1996 Toyota Century
To start off, 1996 Toyota Century is newer by 9 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Century weights approximately 620 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6.
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 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Century. 1996 Toyota Century 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. 1996 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1996 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | V6 | Century |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2870 mm |
