1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 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. 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 59 more horse power than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 6 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 610 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
