1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1960 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 881 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 1960 Cadillac Brougham | |
| Make | Alpine | Cadillac |
| Model | A 610 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 591 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
