1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2006 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 16 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR 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 336 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR 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 | 2006 Chevrolet SSR | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 610 | SSR |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1630 mm |
