1988 Alpine V6 vs. 2007 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2007 Dodge Viper is newer by 19 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1988 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1988 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Viper weights approximately 343 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, 2007 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 2007 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Alpine | Dodge |
| Model | V6 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 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 | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
