1987 Alpine V6 vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 22 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 2,901 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (252 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | V6 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 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 Length | 4320 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2420 mm |
