1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 9 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 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 50 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Supra. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 474 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra. 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 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1992 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra 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. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpine A 610 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 610 | Supra |
Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 940 kg |