1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2009 Audi A4

To start off, 2009 Audi A4 is newer by 19 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. Both 1990 Alpine A 610 and 2009 Audi A4 are equipped with a 2,975 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610.

Because 2009 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alpine A 610. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4. 2009 Audi A4 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. 2009 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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