1991 Alpine V6 vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Alpine V6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1991 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1991 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 911 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alpine V6 | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | V6 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
