1990 Renault Alpine vs. 2011 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2011 Nissan Versa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Versa weights approximately 12 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Because 1990 Renault Alpine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Renault Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Versa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault Alpine | 2011 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Alpine | Versa |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1222 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4295 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
