1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1987 Suzuki Jimny

To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Suzuki Jimny 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 222 more horse power than 1987 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1987 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 724 kg more than 1987 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1987 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alpine A 610. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2900 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Suzuki Jimny.

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