1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1962 Cadillac 62
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 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 641 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 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 | 1962 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | Alpine | Cadillac |
Model | A 610 | 62 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 6388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 582 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |