1988 Alpine V6 vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1988 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1988 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 490 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, 2006 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | V6 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2890 mm |
