1990 Alpine V6 vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1362 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alpine V6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine V6 | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Alpine | Land Rover |
Model | V6 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2750 mm |