1991 Alpine A 610 vs. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1991 Alpine A 610 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1991 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1991 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 526 kg more than 1991 Alpine A 610. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alpine A 610. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1991 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1991 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alpine A 610 | 1984 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Alpine | De Tomaso |
Model | A 610 | Deauville |
Year Released | 1991 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |