1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 2010 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 18 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 84 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Stavic. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Stavic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 509 kg more than 1992 Alpine A 610.
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 @ 2900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Stavic. (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Stavic. 2010 SsangYong Stavic 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. 2010 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpine A 610 | 2010 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Alpine | SsangYong |
| Model | A 610 | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1920 mm |
