1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 2011 Lexus IS

To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 19 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1992 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1992 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 186 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, 2011 Lexus IS (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpine A 610. 2011 Lexus IS 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. 2011 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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