1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1990 Chrysler Viper
To start off, both 1990 Alpine V6 and 1990 Chrysler Viper were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1990 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 380 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1990 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 1990 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Alpine | Chrysler |
| Model | V6 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 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 | 1210 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
