1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1988 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1988 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 640 kg more than 1988 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | V6 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 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 Weight | 1180 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |
