1990 Alpine V6 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 14 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1050 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, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | V6 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2950 mm |
