1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1973 Ferrari Dino

To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari Dino 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 55 more horse power than 1973 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1973 Ferrari Dino. 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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari Dino.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Alpine A 610 1973 Ferrari Dino
Make Alpine Ferrari
Model A 610 Dino
Year Released 1990 1973
Engine Size 2975 cc 2418 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 248 HP 193 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 7600 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 226 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1414 kg 1230 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1150 mm


 

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