1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (190 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine V6 weights approximately 133 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | V6 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2270 mm |
