1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 981 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.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alpine A 610. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610. 2013 Bentley Continental 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. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alpine | Bentley |
Model | A 610 | Continental |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2194 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1388 mm |