1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 576 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610. 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 | 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 610 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 745 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1340 mm |