1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 8 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1992 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 276 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 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 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 610 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1260 mm |
