1990 Alpine V6 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 20 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 51 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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | V6 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |
