1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1992 Opel Calibra
To start off, both 1992 Alpine A 610 and 1992 Opel Calibra were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1992 Opel Calibra. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Calibra weights approximately 86 kg more than 1992 Alpine A 610.
Because 1992 Opel Calibra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Alpine A 610. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Opel Calibra will offer significantly more control. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Calibra. (280 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpine A 610 | 1992 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 610 | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
