1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 694 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 610 | 375 Indy |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 970 mm |
