1990 Alpine V6 vs. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 640 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, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine V6. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine V6 | 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | V6 | FJ Cruiser |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2690 mm |