1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 20 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1992 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1992 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 121 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.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Alpine A 610. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza 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 | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Alpine | Subaru |
| Model | A 610 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1471 mm |
