1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1988 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1988 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 170 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 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alpine V6. 1985 Porsche 928 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. 1985 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alpine V6 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | V6 | 928 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |