1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alpine V6 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 411. 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, 1988 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Alpine | Volkswagen |
| Model | V6 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
