1989 Alpine V6 vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1989 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 170 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpine V6 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | V6 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
