1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2001 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 11 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 5,931 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster 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, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (556 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm). This means 2001 Aston Martin DB7 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 | 2001 Aston Martin DB7 | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 610 | DB7 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |
