1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 9 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 226 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Alpine | Holden |
| Model | A 610 | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1550 mm |
