1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1990 Opel Omega

To start off, both 1990 Alpine A 610 and 1990 Opel Omega were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 133 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega. 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 @ 2900 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (169 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Alpine A 610 1990 Opel Omega
Make Alpine Opel
Model A 610 Omega
Year Released 1990 1990
Engine Size 2975 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 248 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 169 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 2600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1414 kg 1299 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1490 mm


 

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