1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1974 Buick GS
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1974 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 216 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, 1974 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1974 Buick GS 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 | 1974 Buick GS | |
Make | Alpine | Buick |
Model | A 610 | GS |
Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |