1990 Alpine V6 vs. 2000 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 2000 Lotec C 1000 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 661 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine V6 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 Lotec C 1000.
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 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 692 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 2000 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Alpine | Lotec |
| Model | V6 | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1150 mm |
