1987 Alpine V6 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 26 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 654 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alpine V6. 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2013 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | V6 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3246 mm |
