1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 226 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 1950 Buick 40 | |
Make | Alpine | Buick |
Model | A 610 | 40 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4065 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |