1987 Alpine V6 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 14 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, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 501 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra 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. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alpine V6 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | V6 | Supra |
Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1681 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |