1989 Alpine V6 vs. 1970 Buick Centurion
To start off, 1989 Alpine V6 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1989 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1989 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 890 kg more than 1989 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alpine V6. 1970 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1989 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1989 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpine V6 | 1970 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | V6 | Centurion |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3160 mm |
