1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1964 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 1964 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
| Model | V6 | 404 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2850 mm |
