1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman

To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman 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 3,392 cc, 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 1 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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.

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