1990 Alpine V6 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 17 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1012 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine V6. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1990 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1990 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 2007 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | V6 | Express |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2222 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3440 mm |
