1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456

To start off, both 1992 Alpine A 610 and 1992 Ferrari 456 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1992 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1992 Alpine A 610. 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 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpine A 610. 1992 Ferrari 456 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. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Alpine A 610 1992 Ferrari 456
Make Alpine Ferrari
Model A 610 456
Year Released 1992 1992
Engine Size 2975 cc 5474 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 436 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 550 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1414 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1390 mm


 

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