1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1992 Alpine A 610 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1984 Holden Commodore. 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpine A 610. 1984 Holden Commodore 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. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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