1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mistral (253 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mistral 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 149 kg more than 1968 Maserati Mistral.
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, 1968 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mistral 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 | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Alpine | Maserati |
Model | A 610 | Mistral |
Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1190 mm |