1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 20 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster 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, 2010 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 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 | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 610 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1384 mm |
