1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2003 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2003 TVR Tamora is newer by 13 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 384 kg more than 2003 TVR Tamora.
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, 2003 TVR Tamora (381 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Tamora 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 | 2003 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Alpine | TVR |
| Model | A 610 | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1210 mm |
