1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1998 BMW 845
To start off, 1998 BMW 845 is newer by 8 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 845 weights approximately 336 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, 1998 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 845 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 | 1998 BMW 845 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 610 | 845 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |