1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (109 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 445 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1988 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1988 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Alpine | Oldsmobile |
| Model | V6 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2960 mm |
