1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1979 BMW 628
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1979 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 628 weights approximately 56 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 1979 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 610 | 628 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
