1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1993 Alpine A 610

To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 844 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Abarth 850 1993 Alpine A 610
Make Abarth Alpine
Model 850 A 610
Year Released 1959 1993
Engine Size 847 cc 2975 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 70 HP 247 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 80 Nm 357 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 2900 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 570 kg 1414 kg
Vehicle Length 3480 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1360 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1200 mm


 

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