1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1996 BMW 840
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1992 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 326 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, 1996 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 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 | 1996 BMW 840 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 610 | 840 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
