1990 Alpine V6 vs. 2000 BMW Z9
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 476 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 2000 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | V6 | Z9 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2960 mm |
