1987 Alpine V6 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 23 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 571 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, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | V6 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2852 mm |
