1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1969 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 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 | 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 610 | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1466 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
