1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1992 Alpine A 610 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 5,673 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpine A 610 (247 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (164 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 446 kg more than 1992 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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1992 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1992 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpine A 610 | 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Alpine | Rolls-Royce |
Model | A 610 | Phantom |
Year Released | 1992 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5673 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 164 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |