1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1948 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1990 Alpine V6.
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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 1948 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Alpine | GAZ |
| Model | V6 | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
