1987 Alpine V6 vs. 2002 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2002 TVR Speed 12 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 593 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alpine V6 weights approximately 178 kg more than 2002 TVR Speed 12.
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 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alpine V6 | 2002 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Alpine | TVR |
Model | V6 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 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 | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |