1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, both 1992 Alpine A 610 and 1992 Ferrari 512 TR were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,943 cc, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1992 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1992 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 101 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 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpine A 610 | 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 610 | 512 TR |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4943 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 422 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1140 mm |