1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 1992 Alpine A 610 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 371 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpine A 610. 1976 Buick Electra 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. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpine A 610 | 1976 Buick Electra | |
Make | Alpine | Buick |
Model | A 610 | Electra |
Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |