1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpine A 610. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Alpine | Oldsmobile |
Model | A 610 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |