1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1951 Austin A 40
To start off, 1992 Alpine A 610 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 444 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. 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, 1992 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpine A 610 | 1951 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 610 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1620 mm |
