1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 610 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1270 mm |
