1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2005 Infiniti M

To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 15 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 376 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Infiniti M (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610. 2005 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1990 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1990 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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