1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1991 BMW 730
To start off, 1991 BMW 730 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1991 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 730 weights approximately 186 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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 1991 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 610 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1991 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
