1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1941 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,676 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 62. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 376 kg more than 1993 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 1941 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Alpine | Cadillac |
| Model | A 610 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1941 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5676 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1610 mm |
