1987 Alpine V6 vs. 2002 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 15 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alpine V6 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 2002 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Alpine | Morgan |
| Model | V6 | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
