1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2004 TVR T 350
To start off, 2004 TVR T 350 is newer by 14 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), 2004 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR T 350 (346 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR T 350 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 314 kg more than 2004 TVR T 350.
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, 2004 TVR T 350 (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2004 TVR T 350 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 | 2004 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Alpine | TVR |
| Model | A 610 | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| 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 | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1220 mm |
