1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1997 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1997 Nissan Skyline is newer by 7 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Skyline (271 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 86 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.

Because 1990 Alpine A 610 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Alpine A 610. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Skyline, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Nissan Skyline (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610.

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