1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1990 Renault 21
To start off, both 1990 Alpine V6 and 1990 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 107 more horse power than 1990 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine V6 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1990 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Alpine V6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Alpine V6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Renault 21, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine V6 | 1990 Renault 21 | |
Make | Alpine | Renault |
Model | V6 | 21 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2820 mm |