1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2008 Hyundai H100
To start off, 2008 Hyundai H100 is newer by 18 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai H100. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai H100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai H100 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610.
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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai H100. (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai H100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 2008 Hyundai H100 | |
| Make | Alpine | Hyundai |
| Model | A 610 | H100 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2607 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1700 mm |
