1987 Alpine V6 vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 13 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 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 655 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, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | V6 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 271 Nm |
| 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 | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
