1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1973 Chrysler Charger

To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Charger. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Charger. 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpine A 610.

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