1990 Alpine V6 vs. 2000 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2000 Panoz AIV 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine V6 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 Panoz AIV.
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 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 2000 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Alpine | Panoz |
| Model | V6 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4800 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 | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
