1990 Alpine V6 vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 22 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 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alpine V6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 702 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine V6. 2012 Audi Q7 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. 2012 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Alpine V6 | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
Make | Alpine | Audi |
Model | V6 | Q7 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3002 mm |