1989 Alpine V6 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 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 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1528 kg more than 1989 Alpine V6.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Alpine V6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpine V6 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alpine | Land Rover |
| Model | V6 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
