1991 Alpine A 610 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 456 kg more than 1991 Alpine A 610.

Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Alpine A 610. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 1991 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1991 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.

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