1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1962 Austin A 90

To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 156 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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 90.

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