1991 Alpine V6 vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1991 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1991 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 600 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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alpine V6 | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | V6 | DBS |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2741 mm |
