1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1949 Buick 40
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 281 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 1949 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | A 610 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1695 kg |
