1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 786 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. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1993 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1993 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 610 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
