1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice

To start off, 1992 Alpine A 610 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 606 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Alpine A 610 1974 Chevrolet Caprice
Make Alpine Chevrolet
Model A 610 Caprice
Year Released 1992 1974
Engine Size 2975 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 247 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 2200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1414 kg 2020 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5670 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1390 mm


 

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