1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 306 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, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am (455 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Trans Am 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 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
| Model | A 610 | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
